I developed a cough that seems to have resulted from congestion settling in my chest. I have chronic post-nasal drip, so the phlegm is no surprise, only that it's settled in my upper chest. It's my only symptom. Am I contagious?
2007-01-01 06:18:06 · 9 answers · asked by Blooming Sufi 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
I developed a horrible, horrible cough from guess what? Acid reflux, which is not contagious but it does scare people that hear it, even my Doc. He thought I was dying. So, there are many different sources to coughs. However, coughing does spread at the very least saliva, which could be unsanitary to others.
Peace.
2007-01-01 06:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by -Tequila17 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems that you are suffering from an allergic cough witch is not contagious especially if you have prior history of allergies.
2007-01-01 14:37:03 · answer #2 · answered by R.T. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i do not believe that nasal drip is contagious... if you really need to know though ask your doctor you can give ur doc a call even. i really don't think so at all, but i suggest speaking to your doctor who gave you this diagnosis. good luck
2007-01-01 14:22:05 · answer #3 · answered by heclee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep your contagious I have the same thing someone in my office gave it to me and now Ive had it about 5 days.
2007-01-01 14:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by dianehaggart 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have drippy nose cough nasel stuff all the time. it feels like it comes out of my upper chest when i cough. its no big deal but go to the doc if your are worried
2007-01-01 14:24:13 · answer #5 · answered by Brenda G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have a cough that's not contagious, but yours sounds like it is.
2007-01-01 14:20:31 · answer #6 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're a smoker then it is more than likely contagious.
2007-01-01 14:19:29 · answer #7 · answered by Sami 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yea, i have it all the time..in fact i even have it right now. its not a virus at all its just your snot dripping in the back of your throat and then settling in your lungs.
2007-01-01 14:47:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, not unless you have fever with it....it sounds like yours is a result from the drainage and congestion.
2007-01-01 14:21:58 · answer #9 · answered by ~*common sense*~ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋