Topic: Chesty cough driving me mad (Read 1683 times)

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

bramble · « **Reply #1 on:** October 10, 2017, 08:44:15 PM »

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

sue bot · « **Reply #2 on:** October 10, 2017, 08:48:19 PM »

Thanks I do that

CLKD · « **Reply #3 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?

sue bot · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2017, 12:41:26 PM »

Been doctors this morning he's given me antibiotics

CLKD · « **Reply #5 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.

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