I have just developed a cough for the third time this year, I first had it January through to the end of Feb, then again in March and April.

I have a constant irritated/ tight feeling at the top of my chest , under my breast bone going up in to my throat which causes me to want to cough constantly.

I don't seem to have any other symptoms except that my voice seems to come and go.

I don't have a sore throat or feel ill.

I did have cold like symptoms for a few days before the cough started, but nothing major and that has all cleared up now.

Does anyone have any idea what might be going and how I can treat it. I'd rather not take antibiotics which is what the doctor gave me last time. They cleared it up, but were very strong and quite frankly I think they would have cleared up anything.

Thanks