Hi I am a 59 old woman that is a non-smoker ,,,, I have been a runner for more than 30 years so this ailment is killing me ,,,,,hopefully you can give me some insight into what is going on with me,,,, I came down with laryngitis about 2 and a half weeks ago. It started with a scratchy throat and then no voice and tightness in my chest. I went to my family doctor and she prescribed a z-pack and an inhaler. By the 5th day, I thought I was getting better and then on the 6th day, my chest started really feeling tight and I started to develop a very dry cough. Continued using inhaler, did not feel better, actually worse. Went back to the doctor and she diagnosed me with bronchitis by my symptoms and my check up. I went for a chest x-ray and I was told I did not have anything acute. My doctor prescribed me a steroid and another antibiotic (Cefdinir300mg) 7 days ago. I am still feeling terrible and I am still coughing like crazy with a dry cough and about 2 days ago my throat and roof of my mouth started feeling tender and it hurt to eat and drink. I looked at the roof of my mouth and it is red and it looks a little blistery. Not sure what I am dealing with. I am getting concerned as I do not see any real improvement. HELP!