Thanks for the response. I did stop working out since I got this cough. And I work out on a daily basis since I'm in the Air Force. That's why the appointment is for another week. In the military u either go to the ER or make an appointment that takes a whike. ***** I know. What I thinkis weird is just by going outside where it's humid I start coughing. Anyways, thx for tips.
There is something wrong with your lungs. Probably your not getting enough oxygen.
Feeling slightly short of breath or fatigued when exercising can be normal, especially if you do not exercise regularly. Also, for some people, vigorous physical activity (e.g. running) can trigger slight respiratory irritations. When a person exercises vigorously, he or she is breathing faster and processing more oxygen than when at rest. When someone is breathing normally at rest, the air is moistened and warmed through the nasal passage before entering the lungs. The nasal passage also catches debris that is inhaled (e.g. dust). However, when people exercise, they tend to breathe air through their mouth more than through their nose, which can cause dry, cool, and particle-filled air to go directly to the lungs, which can cause respiratory irritation that leads to coughing. Coughing is the body’s natural response to clear the airway of unwanted debris, including mucus build-up. However, coughing and mucus buildup from respiratory irritations usually discontinue shortly after exercise.
That's something you need to get checked out sooner than next week. Call them and say that you are feeling worse, and can you come in on a stand by basis. That way they can see you when there's a lull between patients. You could have a respitory infection, and clear mucus doesn't mean it's just a cold. Antibiotics should do the trick. Also please don't work out because the mucus can burrow further into your chest. I'm a personal trainer, and refuse to work with a client with undiagnosed coughing.
Get to the doc before your symptoms become worse. You don't want to take chances with your lungs.
Be well
...Kim.