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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
barking cough
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barking cough
by catcross, May 28, 2006 12:00AM
I have had a cold or possible sinus infection (green discharge when blowing nose) for a week. It began as a head cold, but for the past few days, the congestion has settled in my chest and I began coughing. My cough sounds like a "bark" but the congestion is loose. If I felt worse, I would think I had bronchitis or pneumonia from the sound of my chest and cough. I guess my question is, since I have no fever and don't feel very bad other than just a little malaise, is this just an after-cold cough or could it be something worse?
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, May 30, 2006 12:00AM
, May 30, 2006 12:00AM
It could be something worse, like bronchitis or pneumonia. However, since you do not have a fever and do not feel badly, it is less likely that this is something worse. If it is just a cold, it should definitely be better after 7 days. If not, even though you feel well, this could be a bacterial sinusitis.
If you have not nearly recovered by the time you receive this message, you should definitely see your doctor.
If you have not nearly recovered by the time you receive this message, you should definitely see your doctor.
Member Comments (2)
by narcisse, May 28, 2006 12:00AM
To: catcross
Hi, does it feel like there is something stuck in your throat and when you try to cough it out, it does the barking sound but never clears?
