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2 months ago
Okay frens - you’ve seen the stories: I’ve had a cough for 1.5 months, with a lot of reverse sneezing, sneezing, and what sounds like nasal congestion. I’ve been treated with antibiotics, steroids, and cough suppressants. Multiple x-rays have ruled out pneumonia, lung issues, trachea issues, or heart issues. I had a respiratory PCR that was negative for everything they test for (bortadella, flu, kennel cough, etc.) I still like to walk, exercise, eat and drink. Coughing is often worse in the morning - and prompted when I get out of a crate or lunge in my leash.

We’ve seen … 4 doctors and have an upcoming internal medicine specialist at a hospital. But what on earth is going on and how can my parents help me? They HATE having me even a little uncomfortable and would do anything to fix me!
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Posted On: September 14th 2026, 01:11 pm
Okay frens - you’ve seen the stories: I’ve had a cough for 1.5 months, with a lot of reverse sneezing, sneezing, and what sounds like nasal congestion. I’ve been treated with antibiotics, steroids, and cough suppressants. Multiple x-rays have ruled out pneumonia, lung issues, trachea issues, or heart issues. I had a respiratory PCR that was negative for everything they test for (bortadella, flu, kennel cough, etc.) I still like to walk, exercise, eat and drink. Coughing is often worse in the morning - and prompted when I get out of a crate or lunge in my leash.

We’ve seen … 4 doctors and have an upcoming internal medicine specialist at a hospital. But what on earth is going on and how can my parents help me? They HATE having me even a little uncomfortable and would do anything to fix me!
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ginger_t_biscuit a month ago

ginger_t_biscuit

Be sure the detergent you use for her bedding and toys are fragrance and chemical free. And don’t use scented candles or sprays in the house. Those can cause respiratory distress. We use Molly’s and ECOS detergents because they don’t have dyes, formaldehyde, phthalates, etc.

therealprofessorpickles 2 months ago

therealprofessorpickles

Oh no poor Stevie!

remington_violet 2 months ago

remington_violet

Hang in there friend!!! ❤️‍🩹

hollybadger13 2 months ago

hollybadger13

Check your inboxes - Stevie's and @profleahlitman - sent a unique idea to you both.

meredithannsimmons 2 months ago

meredithannsimmons

I have seen things like grass awns and other foreign bodies that don’t show up on xray - an endoscopy and bronchoscopy are probably worth it!

itsbentleyandkaitlyn 2 months ago

itsbentleyandkaitlyn

Acid reflux?

adventuresofmaggieandmoe 2 months ago

adventuresofmaggieandmoe

Have they done direct visualization or the nose and airways? X-rays wouldn’t show small bits of organic matter like grass, seeds etc

bsdoodles 2 months ago

bsdoodles

Oh goodness. I hope you find answers soon ❤️‍🩹

mackenziem29 2 months ago

mackenziem29

This happened to our dog & he was allergic to poultry!

stillcjc 2 months ago

stillcjc

@ms.stevie.doodle was going to say allergies too, even something as benign as a new laundry detergent can really cause problems. Or walking a new path and the grass has something on it. If she goes to the groomers perhaps. New shampoo? What you doesn’t sound like allergies, but even a little thing can seem worse when she’s moving around d and being active. Fingers crossed the specialist have answers and can provide some relief❤️💪

onlyellabelle 2 months ago

onlyellabelle

Have they given her an anti fungal?

odiethechickennugget 2 months ago

odiethechickennugget

Ohh no! I don’t have advice but I’m so sorry to hear! I hope the internal med specialist can help!❤️

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