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    Nov 26, 2009, 08:52 AM
    Can allergies cause a dry cough?
    Back in September I got sick with a cough and a runny nose, it lasted about 4-5 days and went away, except my cough. It has been with me since and it seems to have gotten worse recently. It's a dry cough, there is no flem or anything with it. I went to the doctor and he told me that he thinks I'm allergic to something and he wants me to get tested for allergies. To me this sounded weird because I don't have a runny nose, I'm not sneezing, my sinuses are not plugged, I just have a dry cough. Is it possible to have allgeries and just have a cough or should I go to another doctor for a second opinion?
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    Nov 26, 2009, 08:55 AM

    Can allergies cause a dry cough?

    You bet! <cough><cough> (the voice of experience).
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    Nov 26, 2009, 12:47 PM
    Yep. It can happen. Happens to my daughter every year. Allergy tabs get rid of it quite well.
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    Nov 27, 2009, 12:00 PM
    Oh OK, thanks! The doctor gave me some reactine pills but I haven't used them yet, I guess I will now. Does anyone have any idea what I could be allergic to? :S
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    Nov 27, 2009, 12:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Bonita-- View Post
    Does anyone have any idea what I could be allergic to? :S
    Since we don't live with you, nor do we know where you live, it's impossible for us to tell you what your allergy triggers may be.
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    Nov 28, 2009, 10:31 PM

    I get this after colds too and never figured out what it was... one doctor suggested maybe it was postnasal drip. A cool air humidifier at night helps it go away faster.
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