Summer cold?

I have been battling a cold or something off and on for the past couple of months. Last week it didn't seem to bother me so I thought I was over it. This week it has returned...big time. I don't think I have an infection because I don't have a temperature and what I bring up is clear. It has caused my asthmatic cough to really kick in and my ribs, chest, back and airways are so sore.  I would think that I might have allergies but I was tested and none was found. My asthma is usually a hacking,DRY, cough and I have trouble catching my breath...and occasionally pass out but I haven't had much trouble with mucous. Maybe my asthma is changing...maybe I have some unknown allergy...or maybe I just have the cold that won't go away. I don't know. I do know that it's not much fun and I am hypersensitive right now. Too bad. I like people...but I can't stand to be around them right  now. I try to limit my exposure but you have to eat. At the store yesterday I ran into a problem. While standing behind several people waiting to check out, I had a serious coughing attack. The people in front of me allowed me to move ahead of them and check out right away. This is the second time I have run into a situation like this and both times the people were very kind. That does help keep my spirits up. If this cold continues I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and go in and see the pulmonologist. I was enjoying the respite from doctors. I know if I go in that there is a pretty good chance I'll be given an antibiotic ...and PRED!(Boo!)  I hope I can avoid the Doc until my next scheduled visit on August 4.  Oh well, other than feeling like hell, I'm doing OK. I'm in an excellent(if I do say so myself) frame of mind.  I hope you all are doing great,Tom