Cough for two weeks but negative for COVID

[Poppystars]

A relative has had a cough for more than two weeks. Has had two negative COVID tests, taken 4 days apart. No temperature but has had pneumonia many years ago but otherwise fit and well. Not phoned Gp as it has been holidays and as they tell me there is a pandemic and people are busy. Is it ok to leave, or should I encourage them seeking help ( no doubt a triage phone call as nobody will want to see them with a cough).
I am not medical so no idea why a cough should just appear - their partner is well.

Totally the time of year for coughs. I wouldn't see a Gp, maybe ask a chemist.

Definitely would not ask to see a Gp, but after pneumonia the advice given was to contact for advice of a reoccurrence. Cannot see this relative to know if they just have a cough or are really struggling, hope they just have a random mystery cough then!

Christmas tree allergy?

Winter coughs have a habit of lingering. If no other symptoms I'd not even give it a second thought after 2 negative tests. If it gets worse, is accompanied by feeling unwell, persists after another week or so I'd get it checked.

Sounds like they have ..... a cough 😏

Sorry, didn’t mean to be mean but sounds like you are allowing fear to take over your rational thinking. Try and think about these things as you would have a year ago.

Sane here. Getting worse but feeling absolutely fine otherwise. 2 negative covid tests.

I suspect allergy induced asthma.

No tree sadly.

I am ECV so yes maybe over anxious about everything.

And it is now week 3 of coughing ... so in one more week will be reasonable to say ring the Dr’a receptionist.