My son has had a cough for the last 7 months, almost constantly, with a few weeks off over the summer. It started with a nasty virus, when he had a hacking cough/temperature/rash but is now more of a throat clearing/dry cough. It tends to be worse in the mornings and evenings, and when he has a cold, which he gets an awful lot of, so it took a long time to realise how long it has been going for. He has had bloods done, all fine except for slightly high tsh, which will need repeating in a few months. He is otherwise generally well, eating/drinking/growing/full of energy/not bothered by the cough, though he tends to get lots of ear infections and burst drums. I have been to the GP numerous times about this, and have had referrals to paediatrics from the GP turned down by our local hospital twice, as they obviously don't feel he needs any further investigation, such as an x-ray. One GP suggested taking allergy medication, another an inhaler, although the test where you blow into the device suggested it was unlikely to be asthma or allergies as he had a low score. No breathlessness or wheezing. I have a private appointment booked for him next week as we don't seem to be.getting anywhere. Just wondered if anyone had any other thoughts?