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leor_77 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 4:55 pm Post subject: What to do about a cough that won't go away? |
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My mom has been sick for over 3 weeks. In that time, she's been to the hospital about 4 times, one time for an ER visit (dehydration, nausea, etc.), as well as 3 times for urgent care visits and scheduled Dr. appointments. All of the lab work and x-rays indicate that she doesn't have anything serious.
Over three weeks later, and she still has a nasty cough. Not a regular cough, but pretty bad "sounding" one. Going to head over and bring her some chicken soup. Wondering if anyone has any tips - As I've said, she's been to the doctor's/hospitals plenty, but I'm not used to flu's/cold's lasting this long.
She's otherwise very healthy - exercises everyday and is at a regular weight. |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Take her back ASAP. Old people are quite susceptible (among other things) to pneumonia infections. It can be fatal if left untreated. |
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the association Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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Age ... ?
I think bronchial infections can present some of the symptoms you're describing, too ... typically less of a serious matter than pneumonia or other pulmonary illnesses (e.g., pneumonitis), but still a good idea to follow-up with her PCP.
Good luck ... |
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:29 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
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the association Star Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:31 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Better than histoplasmosis ... |
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leor_77 Franchise Player
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:34 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the tips. She actually went to her PCP today, and did the tests I mentioned earlier, which came up normal. I'll tell her to ask for a pulmonologist referral. |
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:53 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | Thanks for the tips. She actually went to her PCP today, and did the tests I mentioned earlier, which came up normal. I'll tell her to ask for a pulmonologist referral. |
If chest xray is normal, she might need a CT scan of her chest which is a much better test (higher risk of radiation). Also there are certain swabs they can do to test for certain bacteria like Pertussis, etc. A lot depends on her history, i.e travel, weight loss, night sweats, etc. Also certain medications like Lisinopril can cause a dry cough. Hope they find out what's going on. |
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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Honey, lime, salt, tea. Also a nasal spray. When sinus drain mucus sometimes settles in the throat area causing a cough.
A old Belize home remedy. Blend some aloe vera plant, mix with orange juice. Drink about a ounce at bed time.
EDIT; Continue to go to her personal physician. I recently had the same thing. My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2017 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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leor_77 wrote: | Thanks for the tips. She actually went to her PCP today, and did the tests I mentioned earlier, which came up normal. I'll tell her to ask for a pulmonologist referral. |
If the cough recently developed after the tests, make sure they get a culture this time.
Glad you take her best interests to heart. |
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:21 pm Post subject: |
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Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
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jodeke Retired Number
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 3:54 pm Post subject: |
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Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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LakersRGolden Star Player
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:25 pm Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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angrypuppy wrote: | Take her back ASAP. Old people are quite susceptible (among other things) to pneumonia infections. It can be fatal if left untreated. |
Yep. Sounds exactly what I experienced a few years ago and it did indeed to be a pretty bad case of pneumonia. Fortunately I was just in my late 40's at the time. _________________ You thought God was an architect, now you know
He’s something like a pipe bomb ready to blow
And everything you built that’s all for show
goes up in flames
In 24 frames
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Man, do those lyrics resonate right now |
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Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | Go back to her PCP and demand a referral to a pulmonologist ASAP |
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | Go back to her PCP and demand a referral to a pulmonologist ASAP |
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Listen to this man. He's qualified to dole out medical advice. |
He's telling her to go back to taking her PCP! What the?!... NOOO! Get OFF the PCP! _________________ GOAT MAGIC REEL
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Posted: Wed Feb 01, 2017 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah this could be anything if it's chronic. Most common at this time of the year could be pertussis or whooping cough if it sounds nasty like that.
Don't call to make an appt with the PCP. Just call the PCP to get you the referral. |
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angrypuppy Retired Number
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non-player zealot wrote: | jonnybravo wrote: | Huey Lewis & The News wrote: | Go back to her PCP and demand a referral to a pulmonologist ASAP |
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Listen to this man. He's qualified to dole out medical advice. |
He's telling her to go back to taking her PCP! What the?!... NOOO! Get OFF the PCP! |
He's a monster. Not only has he entered countries without showing documentation, he's now attempting to sell drugs for a living. |
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easybreeze Star Player
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:32 am Post subject: |
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Ginger root boiled, add honey.
I went to a doctor some years back regarding a persistent cough and mucus in the throat.
she gave me something for my nasal (sinus area). I told her its my throat that's the problem. She said just take it. A few days later it all cleared up. |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
Did you see my post? Quote: | My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. |
_________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 5:40 pm Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
Did you see my post? Quote: | My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. |
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Congratulations?
P.S.: Albuterol is not a steroid. |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:13 pm Post subject: |
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LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
Did you see my post? Quote: | My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. |
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Congratulations?
P.S.: Albuterol is not a steroid. |
My bad it was Flovent steroid. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
Did you see my post? Quote: | My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. |
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Congratulations?
P.S.: Albuterol is not a steroid. |
My bad it was Flovent steroid. |
Yah, mine was Advair. Saved my sanity if not my life. I coughed so hard one day I separated a rib. |
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Posted: Thu Feb 02, 2017 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | LakersRGolden wrote: | jodeke wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Ted wrote: | Basketball Fan wrote: | Sounds like bronchitis in which case Antibiotics should clear it up |
Antibiotics don't work for bronchitis. |
Well they gave them to me last year when I had a similar issue but it was termed "respiratory infection" |
Same with me. I was given antibiotics to take 3 times a day for 10 days. I was ordered not to stop until the supply was depleted. |
Went through a full antibiotic treatment. Nothing worked. Finally took an inhailed steroid powder to kill it. |
Did you see my post? Quote: | My personal physician gave me, nasal spray, Robitussin DM, anti-bodies and steroid albuterol inhaler. |
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Congratulations?
P.S.: Albuterol is not a steroid. |
My bad it was Flovent steroid. |
Yah, mine was Advair. Saved my sanity if not my life. I coughed so hard one day I separated a rib. |
I coughed hard and when I couldn't bring any mucus I actually passed out. That's when I said it's time to go see my doctor. He gave me a explanation for my passing out. I've forgotten what it was but it kinda put me at ease.
I take Advair twice daily. I didn't know that was a steroid. I have a 250/50 disc. _________________ Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.
America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves. |
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