Hi,
cough is such a thing which takes away most of your energy and makes you feel very much tired by the end of the day. Dry cough is common after an attack of flu, for some individuals it lasts for weeks together. You can try taking some antibiotics (like Augmentin) and cough syrup (with dextromethorphan or codeine) if you are having any gastric problems do take medicines for that. Apart from the above medicines drink plenty of warm that will soothe the throat. Any doubts you are welcome.
Regards
OHNS2010
I completely understand what everyone here is saying. 4 weeks ago, I had flu like symptom for 2 days, and after that.....THE COUGH. It started in the chest and worked it's way up my throat , until it hurt to even swallow. Went to the DOC... yada, yada, yada I have "something" here are antibiotics, that was ten days ago. I have been coughing up phlem the whole time. Well, I am done with the MEDS and guess what? I cough is getting worse and I now have head congestion and my ears are getting plugged. I couched up a small amount of blood this morning. This is no "normal seasonal cold" I know of at least 5 others and are experiencing the same thing. Any Doctors out there that can clue us in on what is going on?
the black elderberry i mentioned is a natural remedy that you can buy in a syrup form or lozenges. i would definitely try it to get rid of your symptoms quickly.
I swear there is the same thing going around where I live. I caught a BAD cold in January, when I usually catch NO colds. The cough lingered for a month and a half.
I had a flu like bug about a month ago. The cough has remained weeks after. My doctor said that this is normal, but it gets no better. It is dry, non-productive, and annoying. When I laugh, get excited, or nervous, it gets worse. So far I can sleep through the night OK. I felt fine besides that. My doctor gave my doxycycline hylate and that has so far made me feel worse. I know have intermittent flu like symptoms and my sinuses are clogged. By the way the cough has not improved. I have only been on it for now my 3rd day so I guess I will see. I hope things ends soon. I want to be back to normal already. Wish I had something else that I could suggest but I wanted you to know that I know what you are going through.
Have you tried using any more natural remedies? sometimes i feel that the medicines given dont always work, i dont know maybe the bugs are immune to them or something.
Anyway, i always try to use more natural stuff. I had the real flu too not all that long ago and i found that my symptoms went very quickly after using the black elderberry.
i hope you feel better soon. remember to stay hydrated and try to get lots of rest.