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[|Human|] hi am Patrick. i have been having a dry cough, runny noses, sneezing that have persisted for more than 5yrs. i have visited so many hospitals and have not been helped. i have tested for tb and it was negative. during the night, i experience alot of pain in my ribs or and chest. please help
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Possibility of viral infection is more in your case. Running nose, cough, chest pain etc. are suggestive of rhinitis and bronchitis. Both are commonly seen in viral infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule other lung disease. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You need antihistamine, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).  Chat Doctor.  Take steam inhalation 5-6 times a day. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.