My cough

[jim]

Are you drinking enough water, so that your coughs are productive?

Additionally, do you have seasonal allergies, which may be increasing your sinus drainage?

You might just call your doctor and leave a message, and check if this is normal. My former boss ignored her coughing for two months, and wound up with full-blown pneumonia.

Probably not, no allergies. It's just not that bad, with pnuemonia don't you get a fever etc... ? And cough up nasty gunk? I was worried about that after the flu and went in but they just said the cough could last 4-6 weeks. Well I'm at 8 now and it's still here.

[KyCardinalFan]

Didn't you just give up cigarettes within the last year? I know with my mother and brother-in-law (smokers) coughs seem to linger longer with them. I'm just going to guess as your lungs are still improving, you're going to have some lingering problems like this.

Increasing fluids is good advice. Along those lines, increase the humidity in your home a bit; take deep breaths over a pan of water on the stove or steamy showers. Also, try Mucinex (Guaifenesin) to help make your cough more productive. That should help.

Can you call your doctor's office to speak with a nurse about your problem? Often they can offer advice without you having another visit - especially on the heels of a visit. Pneumonia/bronchitis are a common concern after the flu. It'd be worth the call to let them know you're still having lingering symptoms and it should ease your mind - even if it doesn't ease your comfort.

[sighyoung]

Didn't you just give up cigarettes within the last year? I know with my mother and brother-in-law (smokers) coughs seem to linger longer with them. I'm just going to guess as your lungs are still improving, you're going to have some lingering problems like this.

Increasing fluids is good advice. Along those lines, increase the humidity in your home a bit; take deep breaths over a pan of water on the stove or steamy showers. Also, try Mucinex (Guaifenesin) to help make your cough more productive. That should help.

Can you call your doctor's office to speak with a nurse about your problem? Often they can offer advice without you having another visit - especially on the heels of a visit. Pneumonia/bronchitis are a common concern after the flu. It'd be worth the call to let them know you're still having lingering symptoms and it should ease your mind - even if it doesn't ease your comfort.

A humidifier is a good idea. Also, stay in the shower a little longer to breathe in the steam.

[jim]

ky - no never a smoker. I gave up smokeless tobacco. I'm really hoping the warmer weather will help, I'll try using the Mucinex etc.. and see how that goes. Warmer weather should be here any month now.

[KyCardinalFan]

ky - no never a smoker. I gave up smokeless tobacco. I'm really hoping the warmer weather will help, I'll try using the Mucinex etc.. and see how that goes. Warmer weather should be here any month now.

My bad. I knew it was some form of tobacco. I recalled a thread of a few people trying to quit their vices, couldn't remember who did what.

Yes, looking forward to consistently warm weather.

Good luck.