ive had this really bad sinus inffection for 2 weeks and finally i got over it and now i have this really bad cough like deep down in my chest and it hurts my chest everytime i cough and i cough ever like 1min atleast also i have a really runny nose and i sneeze alot! any ideas at what it oculd be?
2006-11-30 07:02:29 · 7 answers · asked by lex 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Well if you have had this cold for this long you may need to see a doctor, because it sounds like it is only getting worse, and with Flu season coming in you want to be very careful. Also pneumonia could set in and that could be very dangerous. So go on and make you a Doctors appointment before it gets worse ok.
2006-11-30 07:20:06 · answer #1 · answered by sweetme35 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am guessing that the fact you suffered through a sinus infection without seeing a doctor that you are one without medical insurance. Try taking a cough medicine with an expectorant in it. It will loosen up the phlegm and remove it. You must take it every 4 hours faithfully. Also if you have a cold mist humidifier, use it as much as you can. IF you do not have a humidifier, turn on the hot water in your shower and sit in there 5-6 times a day, breathing in the steam. This will also help to loosen up the phlegm and help remove it. If you cannot lay down, or start coughing up blood in the phlegm, this is pneumonia, and you must get antibiotics. I hope this helps.
2006-11-30 15:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by wzrdsndrgns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just the last symptom of your infection. It will last for a week or two. Try delsym a cough medicine that last 12 hrs. (you can get it from a drug store OTC). Or go to your doctor to get a prescription for cough medicine.
2006-11-30 15:14:38 · answer #3 · answered by nene 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough is caused by a number of ailments.
It can be treated by over the counter medicines
or home remedies. More information available
at http://ailments.in/cough.html
2006-12-01 09:05:28 · answer #4 · answered by piyu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have a lower respiratory infection(bronchitis, pneumonia) since ur sinusitis...more like a spread lower downwards. I would suggest you see a GP and get some antibiotics.
2006-11-30 15:07:50 · answer #5 · answered by marsha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like your sinus infection has caused bronchitis. This is definitely something you want to go back to your doctor for.
2006-11-30 15:10:22 · answer #6 · answered by Lori D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go see a doctor soon - the length of time you have been sick is definitely an issue. Take care of yourself!
2006-11-30 18:20:33 · answer #7 · answered by zonagirl90 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋