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bad cough still after 5-6 weeks
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bad cough still after 5-6 weeks
by steven3367, Apr 18, 2008 01:19PM
i work in the aluminum industry ive been there for 10 years 6 weeks ago at work i developed a pain im my central chest area and felt weak i went to the medical center and returned the next day to see the doctor by this time i had developed a bad cough he said it was a viral infection i finished work at 7pm went home and went to bed shaking and coughing. the next day i felt better although the cough was still there i went back to work on the sat night as soon as i did anything pyhsical i was coughing and my hand was shaking i got sent home and on the monday this was 5 weeks ago my cough comes and goes but its worse in the morning and night also when i laugh or take deep breath and i double over and im nearly sick. the doctor is now trying me on antibiotics to see if it makes any difference so far it hasnt anybody have any ideas other than asthma as i dont have a weeze
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish Health, Apr 22, 2008 04:08PM
, Apr 22, 2008 04:08PM
There are several possible causes from what you are describing. The most likely is that you experienced an infection and this has caused an increased airway inflammation and irritability. This is being manifested as coughing with or without airway spasm (wheezing and possible shortness of breath). If this is the case, treating the airway inflammation is the best approach to relieving the symptoms. The absence of wheezing does not mean this is not asthma.
Another common cause is that the initial infection has cause an inflammation in your sinuses which is causing secondary coughing and chest symptoms. In some of these cases, there are no obvious sinus symptoms, although the inflammation is present.
I would suggest speaking with your physician to determine the source of the continued symptoms and addressing this cause. It may take a good physical examination, a lung function test and possibly a sinus x-ray. A good examination is the best way to start this process.
Another common cause is that the initial infection has cause an inflammation in your sinuses which is causing secondary coughing and chest symptoms. In some of these cases, there are no obvious sinus symptoms, although the inflammation is present.
I would suggest speaking with your physician to determine the source of the continued symptoms and addressing this cause. It may take a good physical examination, a lung function test and possibly a sinus x-ray. A good examination is the best way to start this process.
