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When should I see my Doctor for a cough?
by jessep28, Feb 02, 2008 05:44PM
Hello:
I have had a rather deep, severe cough for approximately three weeks which followed the onset of a cold or flu.
The cough over the past couple weeks went from being a dry, deep, hacking, non-productive cough to a deep, hacking productive cough which is a good sign.
In terms of OTC medications, I was initially on a expectorant with a cough suppressant (Mucinex DM) on the direction of my Doctor until the cough started becoming productive then I went to a straight expectorant (Mucinex).
Considering the current longevity of the symptoms (almost 3 weeks), when should I consider being examined by my doctor?
I understand this cough is probably viral and it should be left to run its course. I don't want to waste my time or the doctors time.
Thanks for all your help.
I have had a rather deep, severe cough for approximately three weeks which followed the onset of a cold or flu.
The cough over the past couple weeks went from being a dry, deep, hacking, non-productive cough to a deep, hacking productive cough which is a good sign.
In terms of OTC medications, I was initially on a expectorant with a cough suppressant (Mucinex DM) on the direction of my Doctor until the cough started becoming productive then I went to a straight expectorant (Mucinex).
Considering the current longevity of the symptoms (almost 3 weeks), when should I consider being examined by my doctor?
I understand this cough is probably viral and it should be left to run its course. I don't want to waste my time or the doctors time.
Thanks for all your help.
Member Comments (1)
by Cindee56, Feb 03, 2008 02:19PM
To: jessep28
If the cough doesn't get better and you have trouble breathing or you're wheezing, it could be bronchitis. I had this, and I needed a strong antibiotic for it. Why don't you call the doctor and tell him?
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