Stubborn Cough Not Going Away

When it recurs over and over the physician should be looking for an underlying cause. More than likely it is allergies which I have heard are worse this year than ever. So even if you haven't had a problem in the past it could be a problem now.

Have you tried taking an allergy medication? Claritin/Loratidine is over the counter and does not cause drowsiness. At night when you are ready to fall asleep you could also take Benadryl. If this helps than you know you are on the right path.

Have you had a chest x-ray? If not get one. Then see an allergist. OTC Allergra might help you too. I cough a lot from allergies - these isn't much you can do about it.

We have been taking a nutritional supplement since last year, and it has dramatically helped our immune systems. When we do get sick now, it is very short lived. It is safe for children as well. My mom started taking it too for similar reasons as what you described. She was getting sick a lot and it would last for weeks, sometimes months. Often it would turn into a serious case of bronchitis, and she'd be out of work for a month! Once my mom saw how great my husband, kids (3.5 and 2.5), and I were doing, she decided to give it a whirl last September. She has not been sick since! Let me know if you'd like some info about it! Hope you are feeling better soon.

One more mom in the "sounds like allergies" camp. Since it's been going on since January, I'd consider indoor allergies, like dust. Allergies also make my daughter very draggy and sometimes kind of nauseous.

Exactly as B D suggested: Claritin helps take the edge off for me and for my daughter. Benadryl at night, too.

I agree with the Allergy. My daughter and son have the same problem. They are now both taking Zyrtec and it has gotten so much better.
I was told my the kids Ped that a lot of her kids that have never had allergy trouble are having it this year. My daughter has indoor and outdoor and my son is outdoor.
Claritin is also a good one.

I went to the health food store and got Elderberry Syrup and it killed the cough in three days. I took it until the bottle was gone. The Latin name is Sambucus
Nigra. It breaks up mucous and soothes the lining of the throat.
When I had asthma I used the lozenges which I bought overseas. Good ones aren't made here.
Another good remedy for lingering colds and infections is Ribus Nigrum known as Black Current in English. Often called Cassis it's French name.
Get a copy of The Herb Book by John Lust. It is one of the best ever written on herbs found in North America. It's full of health information and details about the plants. It is written so any reader can understand it easily.

While I am a homeopath I cannot recommend these mixed remedys put out by the homeopathic maker. They are like a a tank brought in to plow a field.
Can't do the job because there are so many remedys in one pellet. No good homoepath would do that to you.

Holy Cow I could have written this post myself. I just came from my 3rd followup with my dr where I have been trying to get rid of a cough since about January. My kids are basically through it but I have had it for ever. We don't smoke and my lungs sound good so we are focusing on a bad allergy and I'm inclined to agree at this point since a strong 180 mg dose of Allegra + inhaler for about 2 weeks + Sudafed as needed seems to be helping to dry me up slowly. After another week I can ditch the inhaler and Sudafed and see if just the Allegra keeps it away.

I would highly encourage you to see a Dr and to followup. My trouble was that I avoided the follow up because I thought the things I was doing at home were working but inevitably it would come back. I would also strongly encourage you to take your son as well. First things first. Are the lungs clear and does it really appear to be allergies... THEN you can determine what might dry up that mucus and keep those allergies at bay with as few side effects or possibly natural remedies as possible. Even if you think you are getting better - be sure to follow up until the cough is completely gone. Chances are if it is allergies it will be back next year so take it from me - don't live in misery this long (I wish I had taken care of myself earlier).