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Chronic cough and wine/coffee sensitivity after shingles?

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dan36959
dan36959

When I got shingles, I also suddenly developed a post-nasal drip and chronic cough. Especially, whenever I have a sip of wine or coffee, my throat suddenly tickles for days and I cough whenever I try to speak.

It seems like it could be an acid reflux thing except I don't have any other symptoms of acid reflux. It gets better, not worse, at night. It gets better, not worse, when I lie down. It's a productive, rather than dry, cough. No sign of other acid reflux symptoms like heartburn or throat clearing. And acid reflux medication doesn't help. 

I'm wondering if it could be related to shingles, like a sort of internal PHN? 

 

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  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 dan36959

    Posted

    Dan,

    My thoughts are that you have an allergy to wine (sulfites). Usually when someone has a tickle in their throat, and starts to cough, it is an allergic reaction causing a bronchospasm ie Asthma. I would consult an allergist immediately, and stop drinking coffee and wine.

    BTW, I am allergic to wine-anaphylaxis, and some other foods.

    It is a sulfite allergy.

    Do you add anything special to your coffee, a specialty creamer, perhaps?

    I shall research coffee allergies. Is it a basic coffee?

    Merry Juliana

  • Merry19451
    Merry19451 dan36959

    Posted

    Dan,

    A true coffee allergy can exist, so I would stop drinking it, as every time you drink it, the reaction will become worse. You run the risk of developing anaphylaxis and death. Again, you need to consult with an allergist.

    I am sorry about this. I would not drink beer, either, as beer contains sulfites!

    Best Wishes

    Merry Juliana

  • Goodwater_Betty
    Goodwater_Betty dan36959

    Posted

    I’ve had that also but am not sure if it’s related to shingles or not.
  • andrea43257
    andrea43257 dan36959

    Posted

    Did you have shingles in your mouth?  I did, and I do have sensitivity in my throat now, especially when I eat.  Usually it’s spicy food that sets it off.  I’ll cough for a while, my right eye waters, and then my voice is gone.  It’s delightful.  Especially when dining with others who don’t know my shingles story.  I usually end up having to tell them all about it then.
  • Shoe_Lady
    Shoe_Lady dan36959

    Posted

    Don’t drink it! Neither caffeine or sulfates are good for viruses! 
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