For the past 3 weeks, I've had a cough off and on. I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and she said that no wheezing present and that that eliminated the possibility of bronchitis. However, now, still no wheezing, but I have a fever (controllable by Acetaminophen) as well as deep and very, very painful dry coughs. A few days ago, I coughed up green thick liquid (very sick, I know). My throat is killing me, and no medicine or cough drops help. Coughing has gotten so bad that I'll wake myself 15+ times a night, and it leaves my back aching for hours.
I do not smoke (I'm only 14), however others do smoke around me occasionally. Is this a sign of bronchitis or something more/less serious? Do you have any at-home remedies that can soothe my throat and/or help me not cough as much?
All help is appreciated so very much as long as it doesn't kill me ;) Prompt answers with working remedies helping my throat (as it hurts to even swallow saliva) would be even more appreciated.
2007-03-07 09:15:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
The fever is always accompanied with a headache and a wierd dizzy feeling.
2007-03-07 09:16:06 · update #1
It's also very painful to take half-deep breaths. When I ignore the pain and take deep breaths, I start coughing uncontrolably for 30+ seconds.
2007-03-07 09:20:41 · update #2
I've went to school every day so far this semester. I've already consulted 2 doctors by phone, all want me to come and, and I don't have insurance. My mom's done paid the $80 plus "other fees" once, I'd personally prefer her not have to again...
2007-03-07 09:44:14 · update #3
I have the exact same symptoms that you have, minus the sore throat, but only since Friday. My cough started out dry as well. Then I developed shortness of breath and my fever just wouldn't go away. By Monday I was so short of breath I ended up in the hospital. I had a chest X-ray and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Even after being on powerful antibiotics, tylenol AND advil, I STILL have a fever that comes and goes, and am so tired this will probably be my last post tonight.
You could have pneumonia combined with strep throat or tonsillitis. A fever means infection somewhere, so just taking tylenol for it is like putting a bandaid on a gunshot wound. You probably need antibiotics. A longterm lung infection could really damage your lungs and even spread to other organs.
Have your parents take you to the emergency room - and if they won't, call 911 and get an ambulance to come. I'm totally serious. I'm a teacher and I'm really tired of parents who don't take their children's illnesses seriously. Most hospitals can accommodate people with no insurance and no money. Look for a Catholic hospital - my local one charges on a sliding scale that starts at zero for families living at TWICE the state poverty level.
You have the right to demand the care you need!!
2007-03-07 12:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by Huddy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 02:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do not "wheeze" with bronchitis. I cannot believe a doctor said that. If your medical condition is the way you describe it, WHERE are your parents?
If you cough and spit up green, you have a severe infection. I would cough that up and take a sample to the doctor or ER. They can test it and tell you what you need to do.
I don't know what that doctor was, but I do know she isn't a very good doctor. How do you function? Do you attend school? Please go talk to the adult figures in your life and get some medical help.
2007-03-07 09:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may need to see the doctor again. Maybe even a different one. Wheezing doesn't confirm or rule out bronchitis. If you have a fever and are coughing up yellow or green phlegm, you probably have an infection.
I would get a second opinion about your illness.
2007-03-07 09:47:44 · answer #4 · answered by Matt A 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stop drinking energy drinks but mostly Stop Smoking at 13 you are not suppose to have all these problems it can be an infection, flu, asthma or even some kind of pneumonia go to a doctor
2016-03-28 22:48:08 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋