Respiratory Diseases

i've had a chronic dry (nonproductive) cough for 2 years now. i've had chest x-rays taken; they were clear. it's been a mystery for 2 years, until the other day, my doctor told me it was probably acid reflux cough. i told him it couldn't be acid reflux b/c i don't have heartburn, but he said people w/ acid reflux cough don't get heartburn. i still have to get tested, so before i do that, my question is: does anybody have acid reflux cough or know someone who does? if so, does the cough tend to go away when you sleep? mine goes completely away at night when i sleep, and whenever i'm lying down. also, i feel a pressure on my chest which causes me to cough. do you feel the same? let me know; thanks!

2006-12-07 10:21:48 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My stepson uses all three coloured inhalers, but i cant seem to find out what the green serevent inhaler does for his asthma. Can anyone shed any light on this for me? also does taking a double dose of the brown inhaler help with a bad non productive cough?

2006-12-07 09:52:15 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know most people will say see the doc, but not everyone has insurance. Anyway, I had a simple cold last week but the past few days I have been having shortness of breath, a tight feeling in my chest almost reminds me of asthma but it doesnt go away. Some chest? pain, not severe, but there. When I cough I feel it more, but the cough usually only comes on when Im sleeping, or something during the day that irritates me like smoke or strong smells. Today when I was doing house work sweeping, dishes, my back started hurting so bad I had to keep sitting down. I usually never hurt just cleaning up around the house. I thought I heard before that a backache can come on with pneumonia but its not listed as a symptom. I have had no fever but my mom thinks I may have pnuemonia but I just feel stupid going to the doc with no fever, little cough, only shortness of breath and backache. So what do you all think. Please be serious. I dont have money to blow at the doc for nothing. Thanx!!

2006-12-07 09:44:20 · 11 answers · asked by April0404 2

My dad was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis in Sept 06. He seems to be on a rapid decline. He is in advanced stages and damage to his lungs is extensive. He is on medication but it doesn't seem to be helping and he has been refused oxygen as test showed that using it did not help him. I can only fnd a limited amount of info on the disease and I'm not sure what to expect. He is constantly breathless and can bearly walk around his home. It is so frustrating that nothing seems to be able to make him feel more comfortable. He sees a specialist every 3 weeks but inbetween appointments we just seem to be on our own. I know the outlook for him isn't very good. If anyone has experience of this disease then I would be grateful for any info.

2006-12-07 09:00:50 · 5 answers · asked by JENNIFER F 1

Like, instead of just taking antibiotics, is there something you can use at home to help cure it?

2006-12-07 08:21:46 · 4 answers · asked by Brittany G. 2

6-7 times a day

2006-12-07 08:01:29 · 23 answers · asked by dylan m 1

I've been sick for a week and am due to have a c-section next friday, but this thing doesn't seem to be getting better, i can't sleep and I've even pulled muscles in my stomach from coughing. I'm on medication for it but it doesnt seem to be working quite yet. Any suggestions what I can take to get some sleep???

2006-12-07 07:41:40 · 3 answers · asked by darlene_tassone1971 2

2006-12-07 06:06:42 · 17 answers · asked by Jacks036 5

Recently, I am experiencing severe chest pains, causing me sleepless nights. I have asthma and have been taking my Salbutamol inhaler constantly. I can't rely on that all the time but I feel like crap. What's wrong with me?

2006-12-07 05:53:09 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

how can i stop my kerosen heater from smokeing.this is what i warm by .it has just started to smoke the last few nights.

2006-12-07 04:07:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

had chest xray said pa and lateral viewa were obtained changes of copd are present bilateral pulmonary fibrosis and calcifiergranulomas are presentthe trachea is in the midline the diaphragm is low and flat and lungs are hyperaerated the remaining soft tissues and bony structures are unremarkable

2006-12-07 03:17:23 · 3 answers · asked by nancy s 1

I asked this question yesterday but didn't explain very well so i'll do it again. A 19 year old male goes to the Hospital ER (his family Doctor was all booked up for the Day) for a Strong Cough, and Tightness in the Chest. During the Exam the Boy's father tells the Nurse that he is concerned about his breathing, especially while he sleeps.The Nurse says that is what people do to blow of a Temp. the Doctor say's he hears a rattle which indicates fluid in the Lungs. He diagnoses him with Bronchitis without doing Chest X-Rays. Are there guidelines that say X-Rays should have been done.

2006-12-07 03:01:32 · 2 answers · asked by mr_nice_guy 1

We have moved from Ohio to Florida. We have a complete medical record, in-hand, which the new doctors will not look at (say it is not necessary). My wife has relatively severe asthma. This is her second pregnancy, the first went well because our doctor from home figured out what is safe and would work for my wife...the new doctors are ignoring her requests, and her records showing treatments that worked for her.
She has now been in distress for two weeks and has now just gone to the hospital. I'm lost, can anyone give me some guidance as to our rights and possible action to be taken?

2006-12-07 01:32:43 · 11 answers · asked by silverback487 4

2.5yr-old has an enlarged adenoid, i refused removal, sometimes she snores, others not. I want to go natural until she is okay. what i hate is she breathes thro' mouth. what can I do to help her live comfortably, eg food, sleeping style, how to promote nose breathing i.e. anything to promote positiveness.

2006-12-07 00:30:38 · 1 answers · asked by shiko 2

I am male 23 yrs old have cough congestion in throat with bad breathing problrm for last 5 yrs, I have tried many medicine but nothing have improve.About 6 months back I use to have regular night falls from my penis.Now it didnot haven.but the liquired that comes out of my penis during night is coming from my mouth as cough and it have mixed with cough in my throat. please suggest me homeopathy medicine for fast improve of cough congestion in throat with bad breath. The bad breath is so bad that could not talk to many peoples as smell of bad breath that comes out of my mouth is very bad due to cough conjestion .

2006-12-06 23:04:15 · 3 answers · asked by subrata r 1

2006-12-06 22:57:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I used a CPAP during my sleep study and had a "CH", I just used my new CPAP at home and had them again. Twice. Is this a common occurence?

2006-12-06 21:38:00 · 8 answers · asked by twokows 1

2006-12-06 21:04:25 · 1 answers · asked by Dibyendu Bid 1

I have it but I don't smoke.The Doctor said I have it.And I can't stop it.I'm always having trouble breathing.I constantly have mucus and I'm always spitting and I can only eat a tiny amount of food before feeling like having to puke.Any ADVICE?? it's killing ME!!

2006-12-06 18:24:28 · 12 answers · asked by Twiggy 2

Does anyone know of a way to get rid of Asthma with going to a Doctor?

2006-12-06 16:01:39 · 12 answers · asked by Jarod R 4

2006-12-06 15:27:24 · 8 answers · asked by Harry Manback 2

I recently graduated with a B.S. in Respiratory Therapy. I'm currently working in a hospital as a therapist, but I don't like it! I was wondering if anyone had any ideas, suggestions, or knew of any other options I may have?

2006-12-06 15:21:12 · 5 answers · asked by BonitaFrita 2

Okay well whatever its called when you have fluid between your lungs and ribs thats what i have it hurts so bad what can i do to stop it

2006-12-06 13:29:35 · 3 answers · asked by London-England- 1

I just want to know if it is possible to get ARDS more than one time for the same person.

2006-12-06 13:29:32 · 2 answers · asked by alice_brandt 1

After recovering from ARDS, can ARDS happen again to the same person?

2006-12-06 13:24:38 · 2 answers · asked by alice_brandt 1

I am asthmatic, and I have always had a question about the dosage. I've been told numerous times that I can only use my inhaler up to three times a day as necessary. I was told once that if I've used my inhaler three times already and i have an attack, that I'm not allowed to take the fourth no matter what.
Could someone enlighten me as to why this is? And what are the consequences of using it more than thrice in 24 hours?

2006-12-06 13:16:00 · 7 answers · asked by doomgrr 2

After recovering from ARDS, can ARDS happen again to the same person?

2006-12-06 13:01:34 · 2 answers · asked by alice_brandt 1

2006-12-06 12:09:52 · 4 answers · asked by Bhargav S 1

My dad's got a problem. His breath smells very rotten and it stinks up the car. The smell is very strong and nauseating. It doesn't matter how often he gargles or brushes his teeth, and he has no gaping cavities, tooth decay, or anything like that.

He's a musician- has been for 35 years, playing classic rock & roll in smokey restaurants, clubs, and bars. So he's been exposed to plenty of second hand smoke in his time, but he's never been a smoker himself. The man is 57 now.

Could this be a warning sign for a serious condition, such as mouth / throught / lung cancer? He's had the bad breath problem for a couple years now and isn't hacking real hard or anything.

2006-12-06 11:58:32 · 3 answers · asked by Ellis26 3

2006-12-06 10:45:06 · 10 answers · asked by young 1