... I've done quite a lot of reading about coughing and asthma, because I spent so long in denial since my primary symptom for a long time was a persistent dry cough. What I've found is probably basic for those of you who've been battling this for a long time, but nonetheless, I'll share it. ... (13 replies)

... I've had a chronic cough off and on for years. Ten years ago I was diagnosed with asthma, but the PFT came back stellar so the doctor withdrew his diagnosis. ... (22 replies)

... Hi I have had asthma for a while now and I found that cheese was the cause and now its gone, it sometimes comes back with a cold but hardly anything and red wine I took this for a few weeks and that helped, I do not know if this will work for you , I hope I have helped (5 replies)

... Hi all, I could do with a little help, does this sound like asthma to you? I am 40years old doing a heavy job, and until 10weeks ago i thought I was fit it started with a cold and a slight cough, 10 weeks on I still have the same cold,and my cough has caused me to worry, it is a very dry cough, I bring NOTHING at all up, and for about 10 mins after my coughing bouts my... (5 replies)

... ll comment on his breathing or say he sounds very chesty, which i guess i don't notice much because i am used to hearing and for the last few weeks he has had a dry annoying cough that gets worse during the night and wakes him up alot... ... (7 replies)

... k myself in for an asthma test with the nurse..which i havent had yet. Anyway the reason im posting is because from what I've read my symptoms dont seem to quite fit asthma..in that I dont really have any wheezing etc . ... (4 replies)

... and would cough so hard she would vomit. ... (5 replies)