Let’s get factual.
She has a cough (obvious). It is a chronic cough (present > 6 months). The differential diagnosis of chronic cough is enormous (trust me), from trivial things (allergies) to deadly things (cancer). Her roadies stand at the ready with cough drops (cough drops!) to help her through attacks, so they know about it.
Those are the facts.
Now, speculation, based not on my training but on my knowledge of human nature.
The campaign is trying to hide this. That’s why she is in hiding, and only comes out when absolutely necessary. She brings cough drops (cough drops!) because she has a reasonable anticipation of a coughing fit.
Completely benign explanations ARE possible (most chronic coughs are benign). But a completely benign explanation (other than allergy to Donald Trump!) would be revealed, in fact would be widely publicized, because to not do so is not in her interest.
So, a completely benign explanation (e.g., post-nasal drip) is not the most probable thing. A post-nasal drip should not affect a candidate’s chances of election, one way or the other.
They did not expect the Cleveland event to be as bad as it was (speculation).
People with serious illnesses cover them up, sometimes. First of all, from themselves (fact). Second of all, from family (fact). Third of all, from people who rely on them (common, fact).
So, while staying away from diagnosis (not nearly enough facts), it’s reasonable to believe something is up with the candidate, it’s something with potential to alter the outcome of the election, it’s something they won’t disclose (and “they” may only consist of the candidate herself), and it would be most useful to know what it is.
And no, if I were her doctor, I wouldn’t tell anyone either.
Good analysis.
Great comments Jim Noble.I am going to steal this with your permission.
Thank you
Patient confidentiality is one thing, a nation at risk is another.