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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: sue bot on October 10, 2017, 08:42:48 PM

Title: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: sue bot on October 10, 2017, 08:42:48 PM

Had a sore throat first now had a chesty cough for about 6 days been taking honey and lemon doctor won't give antibiotics anyone got any tips just can't sleep with it at night

Title: Re: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: bramble on October 10, 2017, 08:44:15 PM

I find it easier to sleep on a couple of pillows.
Bramble

Title: Re: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: sue bot on October 10, 2017, 08:48:19 PM

Thanks I do that

Title: Re: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2017, 12:04:35 PM

It has to take it's course. ABs are no longer prescribed in our Surgery unless there's an accompanying chest infection.  Plenty of fresh air.  Plenty of liquids. Plenty of rest.  I did use high dose Magnesium tablets in the 1990s - several of us had irritable coughs for 6-8 months and as singers it really didn't help! so we took the Magnesium and it relaxed the cough reflex.

When you say 'chesty' has your GP listened with a stesthescope?

Title: Re: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: sue bot on October 11, 2017, 12:41:26 PM

Been doctors this morning he's given me antibiotics

Title: Re: Chesty cough driving me mad
Post by: CLKD on October 11, 2017, 02:42:00 PM

What for?  Did he sound your chest with a stethoscope and hopefully he warmed it first ........ the GP sounded me through my light blouse on Monday.