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Tickling Sensation In Chest, Urge To Cough When Breathing. No Wheezing, Phlegm, Pain. On Zyrtec For Allergies. Infection?

It feels like I have a tickle in my chest / upper portion of my lungs. I have no wheezing or phlegm. No tightness or pain. When I take a breath, I get the urge to cough. I just came back from vacation and was on an airplane for 5 hours 2 days ago. I thought maybe I picked up something. I do have allergies which I take zyrtec daily.
Tue, 23 Jul 2013
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Hi,
I will discuss a couple of possibilities here.
1.Allergic cough-is the most probable possibility.This cough is usually dry without phlegm.It is usually a irritating cough arising from the upper respiratory tract.Chest will also be clear without wheeze.Recent travel history is also supportive of this.
2.GERD is another possibility.Irritation to the larynx by acid reflux causes cough.This is also dry cough with clear chest.ENT consultation may aid diagnosis either way and is advisable.The difference could be made out and properly treated,which would help you to overcome your miseries.
Thinking you
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Tickling Sensation In Chest, Urge To Cough When Breathing. No Wheezing, Phlegm, Pain. On Zyrtec For Allergies. Infection?

Hi, I will discuss a couple of possibilities here. 1.Allergic cough-is the most probable possibility.This cough is usually dry without phlegm.It is usually a irritating cough arising from the upper respiratory tract.Chest will also be clear without wheeze.Recent travel history is also supportive of this. 2.GERD is another possibility.Irritation to the larynx by acid reflux causes cough.This is also dry cough with clear chest.ENT consultation may aid diagnosis either way and is advisable.The difference could be made out and properly treated,which would help you to overcome your miseries. Thinking you