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re: Can't shake a cough
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:20 am to CamdenTiger
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:20 am to CamdenTiger
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:22 am to Will Cover
sounds like chronic bronchitis.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:22 am to Will Cover
I had whooping cough last year
All I had was a violent cough that would sometimes make me vomit. Nothing gets rid of it. I had it three months
All I had was a violent cough that would sometimes make me vomit. Nothing gets rid of it. I had it three months
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:25 am to Will Cover
Had that crud two years ago. Started in mid June and lasted until the end of Sept. Did basically like you, treated myself for a while (sinus stuff, Mucinex) and finally the doctor three times (Z-pack). Anyway, it would almost go away (dry ish cough) every couple weeks and seemingly start right back up. I was diagnosed with something different each time. Walking pneumonia, bronchitis, strep throat. The doctor couldn't seem to figure out exactly what I had. He did give me an inhaler and a few breathing treatments. All I can say is good luck. It was an aggravating 4 mos.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:26 am to Will Cover
Suffered from sinus issues for years. Those led to major chest issues and finally pneumonia. Had sinus surgery to correct deviated septum along with clearing "windows" in my sinus cavities . had bad allergies every spring/summer.
Better now however the last bout of allergies attacking me liked to kill me. Literally. Cough, cough, cough. Lack of breath. Congestion and the like. Went to a different doc, had two courses of prednisone to knock it out. Turns out I am more asthmatic than I originally thought. On a symbacort inhaler and that has worked wonders. Also going through allergy testing to dial in what plagues me so I can take shots.
Things change over time, you may be developing asthma and not know it. Like others said, get the chest X-ray see what it shows. Good luck.
Better now however the last bout of allergies attacking me liked to kill me. Literally. Cough, cough, cough. Lack of breath. Congestion and the like. Went to a different doc, had two courses of prednisone to knock it out. Turns out I am more asthmatic than I originally thought. On a symbacort inhaler and that has worked wonders. Also going through allergy testing to dial in what plagues me so I can take shots.
Things change over time, you may be developing asthma and not know it. Like others said, get the chest X-ray see what it shows. Good luck.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:27 am to JGtoo
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Did basically like you, treated myself for a while (sinus stuff, Mucinex) and finally the doctor three times (Z-pack). Anyway, it would almost go away (dry ish cough) every couple weeks and seemingly start right back up.
This. Exactly what I have and have done.
In addition to finishing Z-Pack, I'm also taking Benzonatate Cap 200 MG, which was substituted for Tessalon. I take it 3 times a day. I assume it is providing me some relief, but not enough to make a considerable difference in my daily activities.
This post was edited on 9/11/14 at 8:29 am
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:29 am to Will Cover
Apple cider vinegar - heat and drink w water and go sit in a steam room
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:29 am to Will Cover
Mold in house ?
Chinese drywall ??
Chinese drywall ??
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:30 am to Will Cover
I took the tessalon pearls, two z packs, an inhaler, prednisone and I don't remember what else. Nothing helps
Best description of whooping cough
Best description of whooping cough
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:31 am to Will Cover
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My wife, is upset with me, because I haven't gone back since, mainly because of my travel / work schedule and partly because I am stubborn.
As she should be. This is terrible reasoning. You don't go the doctor for something serious like this for you. You go for your family. They need you around and healthy.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:32 am to Drop4Loss
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Mold in house ?
No.
quote:
Chinese drywall ??
No.
Rarely am home. Only been home approximately 12 to 14 days since July.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:33 am to TheCaterpillar
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You go for your family. They need you around and healthy.
You're right. No defense. I will make this a priority once I get back in town.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:48 am to Will Cover
This happened to me...a few years back and for a couple of years in a row. I believe I had a chronic cough for at least 2 - 3 months at one point. Tests were all negative. The final diagnosis...viral infection of some type. It basically had to run its course...and eventually did.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 8:50 am to Will Cover
From a different perspective, consider giving this a shot
Natural Factors Sinus Lung Bronchial Health
This has really helped me in the past with lingering chest congestion. I'm generally opposed to antibiotics for sinus and bronchial issues, considering the potential harm antibiotics can do if you really don't need them. So many doctors just seem to feel pressure to give antibiotics to every third patient.
Natural Factors Sinus Lung Bronchial Health
This has really helped me in the past with lingering chest congestion. I'm generally opposed to antibiotics for sinus and bronchial issues, considering the potential harm antibiotics can do if you really don't need them. So many doctors just seem to feel pressure to give antibiotics to every third patient.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:07 am to Will Cover
Robatussin DM
Stuff is the best
Stuff is the best
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:33 am to Will Cover
Assume since you travel a lot for business, travel is via plane and you are having to stay in hotels. Airplane and hotel/motel = perfect environment for one to catch a cold. We traveled by plane and stayed in hotels twice a year for 30 years and for each trip except maybe 4, I either came home with a cold or one started within a day or two of return. Hope you are ok.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 9:37 am to Will Cover
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I am hopeful that it isn't anything more than a persistent cough.
I hope so to. My MIL started out with a cough and it turned out to be ALS. How is your voice? No loss or change in that at all?
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