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Can't shake a cough
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:31 pm
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:31 pm
OT doctors, getting somewhat concerned. Long story short, developed a bad cough in mid-July. Took over the counter medication (Mucinex, Delsym, NyQuil) and didn't get any relief. Finally went to the doctor in late August and he prescribed an antibiotic (Z-Pack) and a cough medicine (in bed, don't know name right now) and said I should be better.
I did improve, however it is back again. When I first developed my cough, it was productive, then it went dry and now I am starting to feel build up in my chest. My chest sounded clear to doctor, however he did not X-Ray during my visit.
Now, I am starting to experience shortness of breath as well, something I have not experienced before. 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.
Aside from going back to the doctor, which I will, what else can I be doing until I get an appointment?
I did improve, however it is back again. When I first developed my cough, it was productive, then it went dry and now I am starting to feel build up in my chest. My chest sounded clear to doctor, however he did not X-Ray during my visit.
Now, I am starting to experience shortness of breath as well, something I have not experienced before. 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.
Aside from going back to the doctor, which I will, what else can I be doing until I get an appointment?
This post was edited on 9/10/14 at 11:34 pm
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Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:34 pm to Will Cover
Can I have your stuff?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:35 pm to Clames
Sure, as long as you take the wife too.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:35 pm to Will Cover
Sorry bro. Classic case of da AIDS
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:37 pm to PierPunk
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Sorry bro. Classic case of da AIDS
I am shocked it took 4 minutes for this diagnosis to appear.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:38 pm to Will Cover
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Now, I am starting to experience shortness of breath as well, something I have not experienced before.
Have you been paying attention to these illnesses spreading around the SE?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:45 pm to 2close2Gainesville
I think I had this a few years ago. Just couldn't shake it.
Doc gave me the inhaler that you see on TV commercial where the elephant is sitting on your chest. Forgot the name.
Doc gave me the inhaler that you see on TV commercial where the elephant is sitting on your chest. Forgot the name.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:52 pm to Will Cover
Could it be walking pneumonia?
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:53 pm to matthew25
I am hopeful that it isn't anything more than a persistent cough. Sitting in bed right now and having shortness of breath isn't helping my situation.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:55 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I read the symptoms for walking pneumonia and I have never had fever, chills, sore throat or tiredness,
The only thing I have had are violent coughing spells.
The only thing I have had are violent coughing spells.
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:56 pm to Will Cover
I'll pour one out for you bro. You gone
Posted on 9/10/14 at 11:59 pm to Will Cover
Chronic Bronchitis?
Posted on 9/11/14 at 12:02 am to BlackleafBaller
Make the appt man...put that mind to ease!!
Posted on 9/11/14 at 12:06 am to BlackleafBaller
I've never smoked or hang around people that do. I do my best to avoid inhaling anything that could be bad for me.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 12:07 am to tigerbait3488
You're right. I must put myself first.
Will do first thing tomorrow morning.
Will do first thing tomorrow morning.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 1:41 am to Will Cover
Keep us informed. I know a couple of other people who have the same symptoms. Both told me that at times their ability to breath is constricted severely. One of them said that he is taking medicine for indigestion and that is helping. He thinks acid reflux could be part of the problem.
Posted on 9/11/14 at 2:01 am to rickyh
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One of them said that he is taking medicine for indigestion and that is helping. He thinks acid reflux could be part of the problem.
Check into this Will
Top 3 reasons for chronic cough are:
Asthma (inhaler could help regardless)
Post-nasal drip (OTC allergy med - Zyrtec, Allegra)
Reflux (need PPI - Prilosec, Nexium)
This post was edited on 9/11/14 at 2:05 am
Posted on 9/11/14 at 3:16 am to Will Cover
Lung cancer
Posted on 9/11/14 at 5:32 am to Will Cover
COPD & teh Aids
What Are the Symptoms of COPD?
A persistent cough, breathlessness, and fatigue are the major symptoms of COPD. Wheezing and tightness in the chest also are common, as are frequent respiratory infections.
...people with HIV are 50 to 60 percent more likely to develop COPD
You gone die
What Are the Symptoms of COPD?
A persistent cough, breathlessness, and fatigue are the major symptoms of COPD. Wheezing and tightness in the chest also are common, as are frequent respiratory infections.
...people with HIV are 50 to 60 percent more likely to develop COPD
You gone die
Posted on 9/11/14 at 5:41 am to Will Cover
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The only thing I have had are violent coughing spells.
Add a runny nose and I have had this for 2 weeks
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