Hey Anne,

There's a nasty combination of virus and strep going around - the virus exacerbates the coughing from strep. Get thee to a doctor to get tested for strep. If it is that they can give you antibiotics to make it go away and perhaps some lovely cough medicines or pills to stop the coughing.

Main point - strep is rampant this year. If you're coughing get the quick test to find out if you need to fight it.