Following a mild sore throat with cold like symtoms my 17 year old son developed a cough that got progressively worse over a 10 day period. The cough is almost resolved but over the last week, when he does cough he has a severe bronchospasm and cant get air in..these episodes last about 1 minute and or horid. He is now maxed out on steroids, on albuterol, proair, symbicort, and Biaxin orally (in case it is pertussis). If his lung studies arent better this Monday the asthma doctor will admit him for IV steroids. CxR was clear and blood work is ok. At the time of these spells he coughs...then starts wheezing so hard you can hear it across the house...it is almost like an upper airway obstruction. He is a healthy, strong 17 year old without a previous history of asthma or any other illnesses. What are your thoughts? Karen kl