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 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
you should relax and take a rest.
pamper yourself with good things like good ppl around you and good environment.
u may want to ask your doctor if Ventolin is okay for you, because i think it's good to help cure or stop the illness.
please also drink a lot of water, this will help u flush out your toxins..maybe 8 glasses, but don't drink too much, it might sink or drown ur heart or might cause some complications.. only lukewarm or somehow hot, don't drink cold water or eat ice cream. it will accumulate more phlegm in your lungs.
soup may be one of good food to eat. avoid oily food.
keep urself ventilated.
and 'v course pray to GOD. i think it wont hurt if you'll do. u have the time.. it would help to know that there is Somebody who takes care of you too. =)
2006-12-06 18:44:43 · answer #1 · answered by MARIA JANICE 31 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor did not give you medicine and an inhaler, go to another doctor for a second opinion. Drink plenty of fluids, avoid milk as it causes more mucus build up. You are not going to feel like eating much which is normal. But be sure you are getting the proper medical care or it could develop into a pneumonia. Hope you are feeling better soon.
2006-12-06 18:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink as much water as you possibly can. I assume the Dr has you on meds
The water will help with the mucus. Dont worry about eating much. Try broth and jello and if you eat any solids just eat the tiniest amount. Stick to liqifued clear liquids if possible.
I get bronchitis about every 2 years so I know what your going thru. You have my sympathy. Take care so it doesnt turn into pneumonia and if you feel like your getting worse or the puking turns a rusty color go back to the doctor.
2006-12-06 18:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dovahkiin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not gargle hydrogen peroxide if you gargle anything warm salt water sit in a steamy shower everyday and while in there take deep breathes and you will cough but it will help get the flem out with out it hurting also, find out what type of Bronchitis you have there are two types one chronic (lasting a long time) and acute (lasting a short time) if it is the short one it will go a away if it is the long one ti will come and go for about two years hope it is the short one
2006-12-06 18:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by krazy4_coke2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure you don't mean "bronchiectasis"?
The doctor should have measured your respiratory function & then measured it again after allowing you to take a puff of an asthma inhaler. In a young person who doesn't smoke, I would guess asthma before any other lung disease.
Your stomach problems are a bit worrisome. Depending on how long this has been going on, this could be a stenotic valve in your esophagus or stomach. You need to see a GI doctor who will need to put a scope down your throat to look at your esophagus & sphincters.
2006-12-06 18:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by jml3148 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same. there were times I was taking to the emergency room.. Well, I don't know if it works or not but I started doing exercises in many different ways it did help me a lot. I decided to stop my medication and just to my martial arts and running...
Well here is the catch. I came from a country that family and friends are very religious, my Mother used to pray a lot for me she believes in miracle and of course in God. The truth is I don't have Bronchitis any more... So, now you know my secret...
wish you well
2006-12-06 18:32:44 · answer #6 · answered by no ar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Smoking aggrevates bronchitis, but doesn't cause it. It tends to start out more like a cold that simply won't go away.
Treat it like a very severe cold: Use steam and hot liquids. Don't try to force yourself to eat if you simply can't, but do make sure to drink. Has the doctor prescribed antibiotics? Make sure to take them on schedule. Otherwise, sleep a lot: It will give your body a chance to fight the bronchitis off.
Good luck!
2006-12-07 02:08:20 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One point, 24% of the people with asthma never smoked.
Mucus comes from the lungs so it sounds like you have 2 different problems
Someone suggested finding a different Dr, I think thats a good idea..
2006-12-07 05:22:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gargle with hydrogen peroxide full strength. Do that atleast three times a day. Its safe! and it really helps. Eat yogurt with live cultures. Take your medicine. Sleep.
2006-12-06 18:27:33 · answer #9 · answered by Bambi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cough med. with EXPECTORANT, (Not Suppressant) lots & lots of liquids. Dr usually will perscribe cough med w/ codine.
Coughing is very painful, but also very necessary. Need to get that nasty crap up and out of your chest!
warm tea is also soothing. feel better soon!
2006-12-06 18:34:46 · answer #10 · answered by Mikez Bad Girl soCal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋