He's had a sore throat since yesterday, and it was itchy on Tuesday. Later this afternoon he started losing his voice and coughing up some mucus, and when he coughs his chest hurts, and it sounds like the "smoker's cough". He is not congested, nor does he have a headache or any other pains. Any ideas on what this could be?
2007-12-20 15:48:15 · 12 answers · asked by whoopsidaisy 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
that sounds like the virus that is doing the rounds in Queensland. It lasts about a week. Any longer than that go see the doc.
2007-12-20 15:51:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if he has strep you can look down his throat and see if you can see tiny white bumbs. If hes only been sick for a couple days, he probably just has a chest cold. If hes prone to bronchitis, have him see a Dr. Otherwise, it will probably clear up in a couple weeks. It is cold and flu season. Also - if the mucous is yellow or green its a sign of infection...clear its fine.
2007-12-20 23:52:11 · answer #2 · answered by Carol P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could be a bacterial infection that has traveled from his throat to his chest. His chest is probably hurting from coughing. Should see a Doctor and get it treated.
2007-12-20 23:52:46 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a cold. Vitamin C works, he can eat lots of citrus fruits (i.e. clementines, oranges...) and try drinking sage tea - both always work for me when I have those type of symptoms.
2007-12-20 23:57:31 · answer #4 · answered by damned 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, wheezing flu is common this time of year. Take Robutusin and wait it out. Doesn't go away overnight....couple weeks actually.
2007-12-20 23:52:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be pneumonia too. Best to get a chest xray.
2007-12-20 23:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
that kind of cold and flu stuff is just going around, it shouldn't be anything serious.
2007-12-20 23:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by czechshark59 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he has a fever, it is likely a bacterial infection and he needs antibiotics, if not, then it is viral bronchitis and he just needs rest and lots of fluids.
2007-12-20 23:51:10 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look at his tonsils & throat.
Or just give him some vicks. That stuff kicks ***!
2007-12-20 23:50:56 · answer #9 · answered by Jakie S 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sinuses/Upper respiratory infection....give it a week
2007-12-20 23:50:35 · answer #10 · answered by J DUBS 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋