when i lie down in bed and i breathe in it kind of tickles+stops and i start coughing i think its called short of breath but only when i lie down.its a dry cough but in the morning there is a load of phlegm in my chest + throat and i have to cough to get it out bit by bit???what could it be??could it be a cold??
2006-11-02 12:47:13 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
NON-SMOKER and its been around 3 days
2006-11-02 12:52:19 · update #1
The tickling is due to drainage. I would imagine you either have a cold, or allergies. Lying down aggravates symptoms thus you cough more when you lie down, and excessive coughing can make you short of breathe so too can an obstruction of your airways due to congestion. You may even have an infection. If it persists you should seek medical attention. Orange juice throughout the day will help as it cuts through congestion and helps you breathe better. Also, the vitamin C in OJ will help you mend. Your body cannot make vitamin C it relies on the food you eat so if you aren't getting any C then your immune system is deficient. Another thing to consider if you drink alcohol at all your vitamins and minerals are being destroyed especially the Vitamin B family and vitamin C. So be sure to replenish your B's & C's. Good luck I hope you get to feeling better.
2006-11-02 13:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Tracie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't say how long this has been going on. Do you smoke? My husband is a big smoker and he hacks up a lung every morning. If you don't smoke, you should have a lung x-ray if it continues. Take care.
2006-11-02 20:50:59 · answer #2 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋