what is wrong with me??

Question

i had a bad cough about 3 weeks ago..i went to the doctor..she said that there is nothing wrong with my lungs..but whenever i cough..its very difficult to breath..n i have to burp to breath??..there's nothing wrong with me..i don't have feve..except that i cough sometimes..and that there's some phlem in my throat..yesterday...while i was watching tv..suddenly..i started coughing very badly..and i feel like vomitting..which i did..what is wrong with me???

Answer 1

Could be pertussis. The immunity we get from childhood vaccinations wanes as we get older and a number of young adults get pertussis as a result.

The good news is that pertussis isn't dangerous when you're older; the bad news is that it can cause a nasty cough that takes weeks to improve; often described as a cough that's severe enough to trigger shortness of breath or vomiting. Some folks believe that there's a lot more pertussis out there than we recognize - that much of it gets labeled as a particularly long-lasting cold or bronchitis. It can be spread person to person via coughing.

Pertussis in adults will resolve eventually but antibiotics are thought to help it go away a bit faster.

Tests/treatments are available for pertussis. Also, I could be totally wrong about what you have. Both are excellent reasons to consult with your friendly neighborhood doctor.

Answer 2

This could be allergies, mild asthma, bronchitis, or something more serious. I would go to a different doctor (there is nothing wrong with that) and have a second opinion. You do not have to have a fever always to have an infection. Asthma can develop at any time in life.

There are three common signs of asthma:
1) coughing and/or wheezing
2) tightness in chest/difficulty breathing
3) phelm or increase in secretions

When the coughing starts, sit forwards and close your lips partially. This will help open your airways up. Use some decongestants. I would avoid and expectorants like rubitussin right now until you see another doctor because if this is asthma then it will aggrivate the asthma.

Do you have any localized chest pain?
How long does the coughing spells last?

Just some questions to think about.

See another doctor or goto the ER if you have good insurance. A minor emergency clinic is good also.

Answer 3

If the phlegm is thick, yellow then you have an infection. If it's clear then probably not. Your symptoms do sound like Bronchitis either by an outside irritant or bacteria. Return to the previous physician on the next business day. Until then the drink plenty of fluids (especially if you have fever), rest, stay away from irritants (smoke, alcohol vapors, chemicals, astringent substances), maintain a warm temperature in your bedroom and use air humidifiers to keep the air moist. Good Luck!! RN, BSN

Answer 4

I had the same problem years ago, everytime i got a cold i got a bad cough, coughed so much i was sick.. went back and forwards to the doc first i had bronchitis then 3 years ago i was diagnosed with Asthma, since taking my inhalers i havent had a cough as bad or have i been sick.. Go back to your docs and ask for a second opinion.Good luck

Answer 5

you should seek a 2nd opinion from another doctor as soon as possible. in the meantime avoid irritants like smokes, cold water...anything that will trigger the cough. drink plenty of water rub, gargle warm water with salt to relax your throat. good luck

Answer 6

i think you should go to check your whole body in hospital...wish you all the best..

Answer 7

u prolly have broncitis???? take rubitusinnnn..

Answer 8

Please see another Doctor, Good Luck