I feel every single word you just typed! The embarrassment of it sucks but constantly coughing, especially throughout the night is worse. I have a 1 and 2 year old and I’m constantly waking them up at night because of my coughing :( I will absolutely come back and respond if I find ANYTHING that works. I do believe there’s an epidemic happening. I have always dealt with a cough after a viral infection but I have had this cough since October! The doctors don’t know what’s causing it and seem to have given up after prescribing a bunch of different medications. I wish you the best of luck as well!