how to cope with cough caused by lung cancer tumor? i have stage four lung cancer and have a terrible cough?

Answer 1

Speak to your doctor about cough suppressants and especially one that contains codeine.

Answer 2

I would agree with all the wonderful answers already given just wanted to share a tip with you. I find that visualisation is a very powerful tool in helping us get better. Sometimes when we cough, we automatically want to cough again and the air feels dry and the more agitated we get, the more we want to cough. Try having a special place you can go in your head where the air is lovely and humid like on a tropical island. Close your eyes and picture yourself by a waterfall and the air you inhale is warm and fuzzy and peach flavoured. Try to breathe in slowly through your mouth and out through your nose. It will also relax you enough to get over the coughing fit.

Another good thing if you are having a bad attack is to run a hot shower against the wall in the bathroom and inhale the steam to moisten your throat - you could also buy a humidifier which will pump water into the air. If you can't afford one then bowls of water underneath your radiators should do the same job.

Good luck, I wish you all the best - now go beat this thing!

Answer 3

Robert- I have added you to my prayer list. I am a cancer survivor. I now deal with congestive heart failure which comes with an irritating, all consuming cough. I've noticed I cough more when I laugh. I started avoiding laughing. Dumb me. It didn't make the cough any better, but it did steal my joy. Now, I watch every funny, comedy I can lay my hands on. The 3 Stooges are great- Captain Ron...
Laughter do good like a medicine. Even if it doesn't suppress the cough; you won't mind it nearly so much.
Also, I practice deep breathing. It's something that should come naturally- now, I need to concentrate and focus on it.
You may not be able to stop the cough, but you can keep it from stealing Your joy. Be blessed.

Answer 4

Sorry to know you have late stage of lung ca.Are you on any treatment,some medicine is particular target to ca cell and report good for(prolong life and easy the suffering)some type of lung ca(non-small cell ca).Cough is a body reflex is for prevent of aspiration and expel wast products from the lung and bronchial.If you have a lot of sputum then you need to cough it up to easy the cough.If the sputum too thick can hardly to cough up then you need to liquefied it by take expectant(Robut'isses) and need drink a lot of water to hydrate,if the small bronchial spasm then need bronchial dilator;such as albertrol inhalator.If cough uncontrolled then need central sub-pressuesive medicines to brake the reflex;;use codien product.If the cough due to irritate of the throat then use;demulcents product..Some medicines such as codeine,bronchial dilator need doctor's prescription,very common is phenergan with codeine cough sy.You can try all those product and find out which on work on you better.

Answer 5

I just lost my sister to lung cancer, she also had a bad cough and was prescribed a cough medication and she never got rid of the cough.
My prayers are with you. Be strong.
God Bless you and your family.

Answer 6

Robert, my thoughts are with you and your loved ones right now...my dad had lung cancer....with secondarys in his bones..fortunately the poor love didnot have a cough but got very breathless due to fluid build up. Can your doc not help? There are plenty of things he could and should be providing right now....if you have a nurse visit your home why not see if she can advise?? If you like coffee...try drinking it, coffee helps me with my asthma and coughs as it opens up your airways....a nebuliser is a fantastic idea....and in the meantime...see if steam inhalation helps...but really I think the best port of call would be your doc or oncologist...take care...xxxx

Answer 7

Robert I have been following your progress with the tarceva. I am sorry to hear about the coughing my husband never made it that far. I would ask the doc about tussinex it is very strong and does help. Good luck to you.

Answer 8

I'm sorry to hear that you have stage 4 lung cancer. Keep your head up, stay strong and you've already received such good advice. I would have to say call up your doctor immediately.

Answer 9

i would try and avoid mucus forming food and drinks eg, dairy products,(milk, cheese,) try and eat as healthily as you can loads of veg and fruit, oily fish (tinned makerel, and sardines, or fresh if you can afford) herbal tea perhaps with some ginger, lemon and honey and take some vitamin suppliments, vit c and zinc and iron, to keep your energy levels up, (dont drink tea with iron though as it depletes it) try and take a bit of gentle exercise, like a walk this will help to get the blood flowing and make you feel better generally. You could buy a dioiniser for your house, this helps to clear the air and may help you breathe easier. xx

Answer 10

Phone the hospital where they are treating you someone there will advise you .
Please don't give up my mother was diagnosed with lung cancer just over a year ago and she`s doing fine so stay positive
Good luck

Answer 11

Definitely ask your Doc for codeine, a cough suppressant - other opiate based medicine will have the same effect