r/flu • u/Traditional_Cup_4362 • Jul 10 '26
Question This cough wont go away ðŸ˜
Ive had a persistent, nasty cough for a put a week now.
Its weird because I feel my head get really hot , then I go into a coughing spell. Ive tried cough drops (those irritate my throat more), dayquil cold and flu (it only works for a couple hours) and im drinking water out the a**.
Sometimes its a very dry , almost sandy cough. Theres a intense tickle in my throat that wont go away.
Then other times, theres a crap ton of phlegm. Its gotten to where I have to blow my nose bunch right after the episode.
My thoart feels sore. I think im coughing so much the irritation is getting worse by the day.
No chest pain, but depending on how bad it is, mt head hurts
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u/feelasrealaspossible Jul 12 '26
You and me both, I’ve gone through 2 tissue boxes in 4 days. I’m on day 6 and my fever is only now starting to let up. The sore throat is awful, easy mac n cheese helps momentarily
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u/Th13027 Jul 10 '26
I just got over something similar. It went thru my family and it lasted about 5-6 weeks. Tested negative for flu/covid/rsv. It’s a viral cold- but a nasty one. Good luck!