Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 70-year-old female in excellent health, and I have a very healthy diet and fitness regimen. But I have had a persistent dry cough for 20 or so years.

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After seeing many doctors, ... Plymouth Live: UK GP explains 3 causes of persistent cough that aren't Covid A GP has shared three common causes of a persistent cough and it isn't always Covid, the common cold or the flu ... The Telegraph: A dry cough persisting for a decade might indicate asthma DEAR DR. ROACH: I also have a dry cough that’s been going on for about 13-14 years.

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I’m a healthy 62-year-old and read that it is called “cough variant asthma.” I would like to know more about this ... standardmedia.co.ke: What's causing that cough? 10 causes and how to deal with them What's causing that cough? 10 causes and how to deal with them Detroit News: Dr. Roach: The underlying cause of a longtime cough seems to be unclear