I've had a cough for about a week. I find that I cough because I have plegm in my throat that bothers me, and it is almost a constant bother. Near the begining of my cough, I had a fever, but taht lasted a day only, but my cough continued on and is here to this day. I've taken cough medicine like Dayquil and my mom made me take cough medicine with Expectorant in it. I don't notice my cough getting any better. What should I do? What does it sound like?

Sounds similar to a problem I'd had with infections, on and off for years. How old are you? How often do you get cold/flu like symptoms? How much water do you drink daily? Do you eat a lot of fresh fruits & vegetables or take any vita. or mineral supps.? If so what kinds? Do you have dry skin? Do you smoke cigs.?

Answers to these questions may reveal alot. I'm sure your doc recommends drinking 8 cups of plain water daily. I would start to immediately, if you don't already. I'd still see doc, ASAP, any way, while addressing these issues(can anyone add others?). Better safe than sorry. Hope you feel better soon. Msg. again soon. Mari