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Cough Diagnosed As Paralyzed Vocal Cord. Taken Zyrtec For Allergies. What Could This Be?

I have had a cough on and off most every day for approximately 3 yrs now that I have been unable to get rid off. the 1st ENT I went to took a test & told me I have a paralyzed vocal cord & sinus problems. The 2nd doctor (an Otolaryngologist) I went took the test & said that I also had allergies & to take Zyrtec. That doesn't help. I have gone to another doctor that prescribed Nexium for stomach acid which I took for 90 days a couple of yrs ago that didn't work either. I seem to have issues with coughing when I eat to. What could this be? I've just kind of learned to live with it but it's frustrating & embarrasing when I start coughing and...not normal!
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello,

This is to be Hyperreactive airway and Gastroesophageal reflux disease.(GERD)

You may need

1. X ray of the chest(To rule out bronchitis)

2. Endoscopy of the Upper GI tract(To rule out GERD).

In the meantime you need to be on

1. Bronchodilators and antihistamines.

2. Proton pump inhibitors.

Consult a Pulmonologist and Gastroenterologist.

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Lohit K's  Response
Hi, Thanks for using HCM.

Paralysed vocal cord, sinusitis, allergy and GERD. All this can cause chronic cough. Since you have for more than 3 years, If you can share your investigation report with us we can discuss on it in detail and can give you better information. This can be due to cough variant asthma also. Get done one AEC, complete hemogram, spirometry and start doing regular breathing exercises with proper diet. Drink plenty of water.Get back to us with the above mentioned. Hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask me if you have any further queries.
Wish you good health. Take care.

Regards
Dr. Lohit
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Cough Diagnosed As Paralyzed Vocal Cord. Taken Zyrtec For Allergies. What Could This Be?

Hello, This is to be Hyperreactive airway and Gastroesophageal reflux disease.(GERD) You may need 1. X ray of the chest(To rule out bronchitis) 2. Endoscopy of the Upper GI tract(To rule out GERD). In the meantime you need to be on 1. Bronchodilators and antihistamines. 2. Proton pump inhibitors. Consult a Pulmonologist and Gastroenterologist.