Can't quit coughing

[mamerth]

I just got back from clinic... I need to start symbocort. Guess it is a combo of asthma and allergies. I also found out I have heart issues . I need to do cardiac/pulmonary rehab. My lung function hasn't dropped. I am going to finish the antibiotic. I had to do some albuterol while I was there and the redo PFT's.

At least I don't need a tune up... just yet. Going to see what rehab does for me and see if we can get these asthma symptoms under control.

 

[mamerth]

I just got back from clinic... I need to start symbocort. Guess it is a combo of asthma and allergies. I also found out I have heart issues . I need to do cardiac/pulmonary rehab. My lung function hasn't dropped. I am going to finish the antibiotic. I had to do some albuterol while I was there and the redo PFT's.

At least I don't need a tune up... just yet. Going to see what rehab does for me and see if we can get these asthma symptoms under control.

 

[randomgirl]

When I get to the point that I cough so much that I'm extremely exhausted and throw up...then I take Hydromet syrup. Yes, it's cough medicine that suppresses your cough but it helps for when you need to sleep and not throw up your food. Good luck <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[randomgirl]

When I get to the point that I cough so much that I'm extremely exhausted and throw up...then I take Hydromet syrup. Yes, it's cough medicine that suppresses your cough but it helps for when you need to sleep and not throw up your food. Good luck <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[katethekid]

I agree with randomgirl. I'm going through a rough patch with bronchitis where I'm coughing so much I can't keep food down. The hydromet syrup the doctor gave me seems to be doing the trick. I know cough meds aren't the best thing for us CFers, but sometimes it is necessary. Take care of yourself and I hope the symbocort and allergy meds help. I thought I needed a tune up as well, but just like you I think the allergies, all the pollen right now, are really to blame. And technically I don't even have allergies, the pollen is just THAT bad this year. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[katethekid]

I agree with randomgirl. I'm going through a rough patch with bronchitis where I'm coughing so much I can't keep food down. The hydromet syrup the doctor gave me seems to be doing the trick. I know cough meds aren't the best thing for us CFers, but sometimes it is necessary. Take care of yourself and I hope the symbocort and allergy meds help. I thought I needed a tune up as well, but just like you I think the allergies, all the pollen right now, are really to blame. And technically I don't even have allergies, the pollen is just THAT bad this year. Hope you feel better soon.

 

[kbc106]

What I do is tea with a tablespoon of vinegar and then some honey. It soothes my throat the other think that helps me is to have someone rub my sore muscles while I am coughing and after just the pressure feels nice. The sam with the head aches apply pressure to your head, maybe it will help. Feel better <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[kbc106]

What I do is tea with a tablespoon of vinegar and then some honey. It soothes my throat the other think that helps me is to have someone rub my sore muscles while I am coughing and after just the pressure feels nice. The sam with the head aches apply pressure to your head, maybe it will help. Feel better <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[kayers3]

Pain medicine is another option. My docs (esp when in the hospital) are not fans of letting me have suppressants. (That being said, I use hydromet cough syrup at home when exhaustion from not sleeping kicks in) They prefer to prescribe pain meds to take the edge off so I keep coughing stuff up. I've used percocet (which I personally find almost useless) and morphine (works a little better for me, but harder on the stomach). I have a pretty high tolerance for meds so when they finally kick in, it just takes the edge off, rather than making all the pain stop.

 

[kayers3]

Pain medicine is another option. My docs (esp when in the hospital) are not fans of letting me have suppressants. (That being said, I use hydromet cough syrup at home when exhaustion from not sleeping kicks in) They prefer to prescribe pain meds to take the edge off so I keep coughing stuff up. I've used percocet (which I personally find almost useless) and morphine (works a little better for me, but harder on the stomach). I have a pretty high tolerance for meds so when they finally kick in, it just takes the edge off, rather than making all the pain stop.