About 1 month ago, I got this cough along with a cold. I was put on a z-pack and a week later amoxocillin. Nothing has worked. The doctors say my chest sounds clear and my oximeter rate is 97-98. I would like a chest x-ray, but I am 20 weeks pregnant. What should I do? F.Y.I., I am 25, and I quit smoking almost 7 years ago. I am scared it could be cancer!
2007-05-03 12:56:07 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
Don`t worry i do my best to help you by praying,hope you get well soon,any good result happen to you after my prayer in 30minuets, please keep us informed as soon as possible Thank you. now it my time approach it hujan dingin time, in inglish they call it cold rain.& now it cold rain heavily out side.
2007-05-10 07:43:08 · answer #1 · answered by hujan_dingin s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be many things besides cancer. It could be including but not limited to Bronchitis, COPD, asthma. There are many reasons that you could have a persistent cough. Being that you are 20 weeks I would just wait all other testing is fine. They can also do blood testing with cancer and see if things are imbalanced. Being that you did smoke you did cause damage to your lungs it depends on how much you smoked and how long you smoked to know the idea of damage you have done. Enjoy your pregnancy and relax and if it really comes down to it you can get an xray later in pregnancy
2007-05-10 23:37:04 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah 0 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
General symptoms of lung cancer
The symptoms of lung cancer can be
Having a cough most of the time
A change in a cough you have had for a long time
Being short of breath
Coughing up phlegm (sputum) with signs of blood in it
An ache or pain when breathing or coughing
Loss of appetite
Fatigue
Losing weight
I would see my doctor & just ask what he thinks about it Im sure its nothing to worry about & congratulations on quitting smoking 7 yrs. Im on my 8th!! Also congrats on the baby
2007-05-03 13:04:57 · answer #3 · answered by angel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be-brave - u are going to be a mother - you are under medical care then why are u afraid - when pressure on diaphragm is increases - u can get cough - ask your doctor - any breathing exercise -you can do - it will help oxygenation will decrees the pressure and will relax you -
unnecessary fear and anxiety - effect the child -
Take 120/150 ml water - every 1 hr - the gestation period will be more comfortable if you have this through out the period
Have ginger tea - hot - it will help you decrese the cough
2007-05-10 03:44:10 · answer #4 · answered by Nandana T Pai 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor isn't worried, then you shouldn't worry either. Try this for a great cough med for a pregnant mom. You can't overdose on it and its yummy and works too. A tablespoon of honey followed by a cup of hot lemon water. It will soothe that cough. If your chest is clear then it is probably a throat tickle or a non productive cough caused by post nasal drip perhaps. Try the honey n hot lemon water.
2007-05-10 16:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by hotflamedame 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. You have an ongoing cold or sinus infection. I had the same thing and it lasted about 6 weeks. Depending on what your Dr. says, you may need a nasal spray or some kind of decongestant. I would check first before taking anything.
2007-05-09 12:50:12 · answer #6 · answered by Jan C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
xrays are harmful to the fetus. But, they have special aprons now for this procedure. You should speak frankly with your physician and share your concerns. Have them do a blood test that checks your blood for any cancer markers.
As well...It could be a bronchial infection, or irratant you have come into contact with. For your unborn babies sake get it taken care of now. You are breathing for two lives now and fresh oxygen is what your baby needs.
I wish you the best and I pray for you and your baby.
2007-05-03 13:05:22 · answer #7 · answered by a t 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of respiratory diseases if not all, manifest with a cough. It could be tuberculosis but if the cough persisted for 2 months, it is most probably that you're suffering fom bronchitis.
2007-05-07 21:12:46 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
you should go to a specialist and check if you have anything .
you could have allergies to something but yet it could be the flu or just pregnancy things . you could have cancer but you would have these symptoms:
coughing up blood
bloody noses
head aches
all of that stuff were symptoms of someone that had cancer in my family it mite be different for you though .you should really go to a Doctor. good luck feel better!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-05-03 13:12:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would ask your doctor if you have any allergies. My son has a cough for a few weeks and he has asthma and allergies.That is usually the symptoms.
2007-05-10 16:33:55 · answer #10 · answered by anglemoma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋