I experience cough and phlegm whenever I am exposed to cold air. Even slight cold makes my body feel cool and triggers coughing and phlegm. My blood tests are all normal except for ESR, which is 52. My temperature is 96.5F, and I do not have fever, runny nose, or sneezing. Can someone help me understand what might be causing this?

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Dr Yusuf Mohammad

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8+ Yrs

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High ESR with chronic cough may indicate airway inflammation or allergy. Consider a chest Xray and IgE test to assess for allergic bronchitis.

Dr. Yusuf Suggests...

Take a ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

Book ESR Test (Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate) Test

Answered 08/09/2025

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