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Bee1216

Any advice on meds or wait it out or back to dr?

I got sick about 3 weeks ago with a dry throat when traveling and assumed it was a normal cold. It became laryngitis for a few days and then a cough. Mild ear pain but never a full blown congested cold with the runny nose etc. no fever ever. Just became a hacking cough. I went to urgent care and lungs were clear. Then went to my PCP a week later to make sure they were still clear. Both said viral and lungs perfect. Said post nasal drip. Suggestions and rx were Flonase, albuterol or tessalon perles.

At one point I had viral pinkeye for a day or two and sometimes mouth tongue area felt sore. I am working and living normally but have this occasional hacking cough like the throat tickle and aggravated by talking or being outside.

It’s been about 2.5 weeks of coughing. I sleep mostly fine and don’t cough too much during the day. It ramps up evening.

No fever no shortness of breath. Maybe it was Covid. Would you just give it time? I know coughs can drag on for weeks. Seems overkill to check lungs again but I’ve never had a cough last 3 weeks. It’s so exhausting. The inhalers and nasal sprays sort of aggravate my throat so I’m inclined to wait it out. Thanks for any advice.

I’m 56 non smoker female 120lbs

Posted Aug 30, 2026, 9:21 PM UTC

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