Hacking cough

[Gramfry52]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

[Papa_lecki]

I would suggest not going to the internet for health advice.

[JohnN]

I had bronchitis and my doc says it can hang on for a couple of months. Prescribed some Rx cough syrup, but mostly just had to deal with it until it finally went away.

[Bjeanj]

See your doctor.

[vintageogauge]

I had it and my wife had it and it lasted a good 6 to 8 weeks. Doctor said not much can be done with it. I found that Robitussin DM worked the best to break it up and breathe in Vick's Vapo Rub on a handkerchief to open a stuffy nose.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Mrs. EDJ had that for months. I think a year and a half. It was a few years back. Turned out, doctor and pathology diagnosed pertussis. The rest of us call that Whooping Cough. Crazy, right? Wonder why I didn't get it from her? Well, not really - I've never had Covid or Mumps, or Measles, or Chicken Pox or anything besides an occasional sinus infection or common cold. Or food poisoning. Or alcohol poisoning, but that was only once when I turned 21.

[Gramfry52]

I would suggest not going to the internet for health advice.

Not looking for medical advice. Been to MD. Was just curious how many people had it, how long and what finally helped.

[Topspinmo]

Do you smoke?

[MrFlorida]

maybe urgent care would answer your questions..

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

I had chronic asthmatic bronchitis for around 20 years. It eventually went away by itself.

[shut the front door]

Not looking for medical advice. Been to MD. Was just curious how many people had it, how long and what finally helped.

You will get lots of replies (some are actually decipherable, proofreading is as rare as reading comprehension) but very few actual answers to the question.

[DPWM21]

From 6 weeks to two months. Deep but and decreasing amount of coughs. I have seen others clear faster and some same. Sometimes sleeping on side or upright. Humidifier in dry climates. Hydrate. I have no product to recommend but am going to return to Vicks as an expirament. . Best wishes.

[Two Bills]

Boiling water, a drip or two of Olbas, or Eucalyptus in the bowl, towel over head, inhale. for 5-10 minutes, a few times a day.
Works well.

[Rwirish]

Shouldn’t you be asking your primary physican?

[RICH1]

It's called RSV ... a virus...the harsh symptoms can be prevented ( people argue about getting vaccines, but both Candidates for President received theirs)

[Girlcopper]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?
How about you go to the doctor

[golfing eagles]

It's called RSV ... a virus...the harsh symptoms can be prevented ( people argue about getting vaccines, but both Candidates for President received theirs)

Amazing. I was known among my peers as a pretty good diagnostician, but I don't think I could diagnose RSV from an internet post. Congratulations!

For the OP----2 months of a cough meets criteria to perform a chest X-ray---I hope you've had one.

[golfing eagles]

I had chronic asthmatic bronchitis for around 20 years. It eventually went away by itself.

By any chance was that soon after you moved from wherever you used to live to The Villages????? Asking for a friend :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[KatieBon]

I've heard that sometimes this is a reaction to meds...can't remember if it was blood pressure or cholesterol meds.

[GizmoWhiskers]

Once upon a time FL skies were clear blue. No lingering "smog". There were Spring rains to wash away the pollen, moderate to low wind levels. Anyone remember when we had a Spring rain?

We have a constant haze over T V for reasons people will chalk up to crazy conspiracy theory. Iykyk. Stratospheric Aerosol Injections -weather engineering. Companies all around the world are making billions off of dimming the sun in the name of climate change... to what end?

Look up at the palm trees in The Villages. They should all be VIVID green full of life. Look up. Even on a cloudless day the sky is full of haze.

Breathe it in breathe it out. Cough cough. Sure go to a doctor. Take more meds k-ching. Whatever you do wear your tin foil mask while you breath in that fresh air!

Don't get me wrong... when the timing is right, FL will get its rain. Dubai did with its cloud seeding, but shhhh.

Do feel better. I myself have been coughing for months. Yes, been to the doctor. Ya know must be "allergies" wink wink.

[Paperguy]

I had the same kind of cough for about 3 years and just thought it was allergies. I happened to mention it to one of friends who said his wife had the same issue and referred to it as the 100 day cough and it was nothing to worry about according to her doctor.

[Starfire]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

For me,
3 round of Anti-Biotics did nothing. Months of hacking (not on the golf course)
Turned out I needed to go to an ENT. Atlantic Ear Nose and Throat did a wonderful job.
Results: Completely blocked sinuses (all of them), deviated septum, and an lingering infection (because of no drainage).
Cause: Allergies...that are because of being in Florida and not in the North
Cure: Sinus surgery
Feeling much better now!!

[LuvNH]

Once upon a time FL skies were clear blue. No lingering "smog". There were Spring rains to wash away the pollen, moderate to low wind levels. Anyone remember when we had a Spring rain?

We have a constant haze over T V for reasons people will chalk up to crazy conspiracy theory. Iykyk. Stratospheric Aerosol Injections -weather engineering. Companies all around the world are making billions off of dimming the sun in the name of climate change... to what end?

Look up at the palm trees in The Villages. They should all be VIVID green full of life. Look up. Even on a cloudless day the sky is full of haze.

Breathe it in breathe it out. Cough cough. Sure go to a doctor. Take more meds k-ching. Whatever you do wear your tin foil mask while you breath in that fresh air!

Don't get me wrong... when the timing is right, FL will get its rain. Dubai did with its cloud seeding, but shhhh.

Do feel better. I myself have been coughing for months. Yes, been to the doctor. Ya know must be "allergies" wink wink.

Thank you ............

[golfing eagles]

I've heard that sometimes this is a reaction to meds...can't remember if it was blood pressure or cholesterol meds.

It's common among the class of anti-hypertensives known as ACE (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme) inhibitors--- benazepril, enalapril and lisinopril being the most commonly prescribed. Up to 15% or so of people taking these meds can develop a chronic cough, which almost always disappears after withdrawal of the medication. I've treated a few cases where the cough persisted for years, but that was quite rare.

[Mrfriendly]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

After a month in our Villages home went to NJ and developed the “hack” as you described and theee weeks later feeling a little less congested. Z Pack, eye drops, nose spray and a prescribed sleep time cough medicine. I thought it was New Jersey allergies with beginning of growing season

[margaretmattson]

I have lived in the Villages for 20+ yrs and I get stuffy and congested every winter. Medication doesn't seem to help. I monitor the humidity in my home (raising it if necessary to combat the dry air) and take a hot shower when I can't stand it any longer. Both the humidity and steam always helps.

[Kathryn Putt]

See your doctor!!!

[DonnaNi4os]

Very possibly allergic reaction to the pollen tsunami we have had for weeks on end. If allergy meds do not help it could be something serious. I’d get checked by a medical professional

[Lazydaze]

Wife has the same issue…Dr. Told her it is an allergic reaction to the extremely high pollen counts this Spring.

[kendi]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

Mucinex DM helps break up the phlegm and temper the cough. Also drink lots of clear fluids to thin out the phlegm. Preferably water or decaf tea. But hope you talk to your doc about it first.

[MrLonzo]

I get a similar cough every year about this time, some worse than others. I'm sure it's seasonal allergy related. Seems to be much windier lately than normal, stirring up a lot of pollen and other allergens in the air. Sometimes an OTC allergy med will help, but mostly just waiting it out. BTW, I don't smoke and I'm outside a lot. Maybe staying inside with the A/C would help too, but I haven't tried that.

[golfing eagles]

I get a similar cough every year about this time, some worse than others. I'm sure it's seasonal allergy related. Seems to be much windier lately than normal, stirring up a lot of pollen and other allergens in the air. Sometimes an OTC allergy med will help, but mostly just waiting it out. BTW, I don't smoke and I'm outside a lot. Maybe staying inside with the A/C would help too, but I haven't tried that.

Is that based on board certification in allergy and immunology????? Or just a guess????

[Karmanng]

It's called RSV ... a virus...the harsh symptoms can be prevented ( people argue about getting vaccines, but both Candidates for President received theirs)


Worked in the ER I as a adult would not worry about RSV its more of a kid disese its only recent that they are puching RSV shots for adults Iwill NOT comply its a ploy

[patriciashew@me.com]

Boiling water, a drip or two of Olbas, or Eucalyptus in the bowl, towel over head, inhale. for 5-10 minutes, a few Bob times a day.
Works well.

My mom did this with me but she put Vicks in the water. I had bronchial asthma as a child that went away years later. Had a relapse during both pregnancies.

[JP]

My mother in law, 2 sister inlaws and their husbands all had this 2 month cough. My mother in law is 89 so they kept her off of cough medicine(due to blood pressure) but gave steroids, z-pac, an inhaler, musinex, and a nebulizer. She still has it but it is less.

[OhioBuckeye]

Don’t understand what’s this got to do with a cough?

[ElDiabloJoe]

Amazing. I was known among my peers as a pretty good diagnostician, but I don't think I could diagnose RSV from an internet post. Congratulations!

For the OP----2 months of a cough meets criteria to perform a chest X-ray---I hope you've had one.
Sure, it's very easy. All flu and cold cases - in fact ANY cold or flu-like symptoms: Covid.

There, just explained the last 4 years for ya.

[Road Apple]

I’ve had it. Goes away mostly on its own. Called “100 Day Cough”. Google it. But see your doc!

[LeRoySmith]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

I'd be happy to take a look at it for you. Turn your head and cough!

[golfing eagles]

Worked in the ER I as a adult would not worry about RSV its more of a kid disese its only recent that they are puching RSV shots for adults Iwill NOT comply its a ploy

Well, medical knowledge does advance. But until I see more data, I'm with you---it is still primarily a disease of young children, and no physician I know has had the RSV vaccine.

[skippy05]

If you live near the turnpike you might be coughing due to exhaust.

[Escape Artist]

It's called RSV ... a virus...the harsh symptoms can be prevented ( people argue about getting vaccines, but both Candidates for President received theirs)

Yes, see your doctor as it could be a number of things, some of which might be serious conditions.

A bit off topic, but why is there the need for RSV vaccines for adults? For years it was a virus affecting mainly infants and young children although the elderly or immune compromised can also be affected. Apparently, RSV is a created virus emanating from chimps in research labs in Germany or somewhere in the early 1960’s. It escaped and jumped species. So it’s been around for years and although it can be serious for vulnerable population there was never talk of a vaccine until recently when the pharmaceutical industry got involved. Hmmm…

[fdpaq0580]

OP. I am not a doctor. I never played a doctor on TV. But I have been a patient many times. I recommend a bowl of chicken soup and a visit to your doctor. Better to find out it is nothing to worry about than to worry about what it might be. As for the chicken soup. It couldn't hurt!

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[Two Bills]

OP. I am not a doctor. I never played a doctor on TV. But I have been a patient many times. I recommend a bowl of chicken soup and a visit to your doctor. Better to find out it is nothing to worry about than to worry about what it might be. As for the chicken soup. It couldn't hurt!

😷🤕👨*🍳👩*🍳

Jewish Penicillin.

[HORNET]

There’s a thing out there called a “ Doctor”

[MrLonzo]

Is that based on board certification in allergy and immunology????? Or just a guess????

It's based on many years of observation and in consultation with a number of doctors I've had over the years.

[MrLonzo]

There’s a thing out there called a “ Doctor”

Doctors aren't God. They often disagree among each other. A good doctor of course is an important tool to have in your quiver of tools. A second opinion is another good one. But no doctor knows your body after a 15 minute examination as well as you do.

[golfing eagles]

It's based on many years of observation and in consultation with a number of doctors I've had over the years.

Well, that's almost as good :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[golfing eagles]

Doctors aren't God. They often disagree among each other. A good doctor of course is an important tool to have in your quiver of tools. A second opinion is another good one. But no doctor knows your body after a 15 minute examination as well as you do.

Wanna bet?????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[margaretmattson]

I’ve had it. Goes away mostly on its own. Called “100 Day Cough”. Google it. But see your doc!100 day cough is also known as whooping cough. I may be wrong but I believe it is contagious. At least in the beginning. I hope this IS NOT what the OP has. This would mean a respiratory infection.

[E Cascade]

Can try staying away from mucus formers for a while: dairy, peanuts, bananas, & citrus

[Topspinmo]

It's called RSV ... a virus...the harsh symptoms can be prevented ( people argue about getting vaccines, but both Candidates for President received theirs)


Wow that’s funny :oops I going rush right out.

[golfing eagles]

100 day cough is also known as whooping cough. I may be wrong but I believe it is contagious. At least in the beginning. I hope this IS NOT what the OP has. This would mean a respiratory infection.

You are correct. Whooping cough or pertussis has also been known by the archaic term "100 day cough". It IS highly contagious, but fortunately most of us has been vaccinated. Immunity does fade with age, so any grandparents who plan on having close contact with a newborn should be re-vaccinated.

[Two Bills]

You are correct. Whooping cough or pertussis has also been known by the archaic term "100 day cough". It IS highly contagious, but fortunately most of us has been vaccinated. Immunity does fade with age, so any grandparents who plan on having close contact with a newborn should be re-vaccinated.

I had Whooping Cough as a kid, but never been vaccinated.
Do I still have, or ever had, immunity?

[golfing eagles]

I had Whooping Cough as a kid, but never been vaccinated.
Do I still have, or ever had, immunity?

Unless you are immunocompromised, you should have developed immunity against pertussis after having the disease. But just like the vaccine, that immunity fades with age, so the same advice regarding newborns applies.

[Two Bills]

Unless you are immunocompromised, you should have developed immunity against pertussis after having the disease. But just like the vaccine, that immunity fades with age, so the same advice regarding newborns applies.

Thank you. Had enough stuff pumped into me over the last few years.
I will just avoid newborns!

[Eg_cruz]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?
Last time I had a cough that wouldn’t leave, I found out it was acid going into my lungs from acid reflux. I took acid reflux meds for two weeks and TaDa the cough went away.
I still now and then get that cough and just take acid meds again and it goes away.

[fdpaq0580]

Unless you are immunocompromised, you should have developed immunity against pertussis after having the disease. But just like the vaccine, that immunity fades with age, so the same advice regarding newborns applies.

But, what about the chicken soup?

[DarrenandKathy]

Hay fever. Lots of pollen in TV.
See an allergist to identify and treatment options.

[RICH1]

Do you still have the cough or did you Pass !

[fdpaq0580]

Wanna bet?????:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Then, how come the first thing my doctor does is ask ME how I'm doing? I always tell him it's his job to tell me.
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[krash]

We just came back from a cruise to Alaska. I estimate that over 50% of our fellow shipmates were travelers from Asian countries --- which I am only adding this information because I think that it is relevant. I am not going to get into a political discussion, but both my husband and I were up-to-date for Covid / flu / RSV vaccinations, and we came down with a whopper of illness while on the ship. Chills, fever, PHLEGM and mucus by the gallons, and a terrible hacking cough. We ran out of our personal stash of Theraflu and Sudafed, and attempted to get some in the ship's Medical office, but they could only offer us some off-brand Dollar-store cough medicine for $30 as they had ran out of all the prescription strength medicine due to rampant sickness on board. Since we had the alcohol package, we drank a lot of hot tea with honey mixed with shots of brandy or whiskey, and that quieted the cough a bit. When we got home (still sick) we tested positive for Covid. It has taken us about 5 weeks to get back to feeling good, and occasionally there's still a loogie waiting to be coughed up.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Anybody else have or had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasts for 1-2 months? What treatment did you seek and what finally helped?

I usually call the doctor's office after the first week. Sometimes they have me come in for a test. Sometimes they suggest Nyquil, plenty of fluids, rest, and staying away from anyone who's smoking.

My aunt had a hacking cough with phlegm that lasted 1-2 months, and then she died from lung cancer. But she'd been suffering from lung cancer for several years, refused to do anything about it, smoked 3 packs a day, and the coughing was her final warning before she keeled over.

[Boomer]

I've heard that sometimes this is a reaction to meds...can't remember if it was blood pressure or cholesterol meds.


What you have heard is about a blood pressure medicine in a category called ACE Inhibitors. Lisinopril is one. There are others. These drugs can cause some patients to have a dry, hacking cough.

Boomer

[golfing eagles]

What you have heard is about a blood pressure medicine in a category called ACE Inhibitors. Lisinopril is one. There are others. These drugs can cause some patients to have a dry, hacking cough.

Boomer

I wish I had posted that. Oh, wait, I did in post #24. I knew it sounded familiar :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[PugMom]

in my case a lot of it is allergies. the cough gets better or worse during high pollen times, and when oak trees are being removed. i use Mucinex when it gets heavy

[CFrance]

We just came back from a cruise to Alaska. I estimate that over 50% of our fellow shipmates were travelers from Asian countries --- which I am only adding this information because I think that it is relevant. I am not going to get into a political discussion, but both my husband and I were up-to-date for Covid / flu / RSV vaccinations, and we came down with a whopper of illness while on the ship. Chills, fever, PHLEGM and mucus by the gallons, and a terrible hacking cough. We ran out of our personal stash of Theraflu and Sudafed, and attempted to get some in the ship's Medical office, but they could only offer us some off-brand Dollar-store cough medicine for $30 as they had ran out of all the prescription strength medicine due to rampant sickness on board. Since we had the alcohol package, we drank a lot of hot tea with honey mixed with shots of brandy or whiskey, and that quieted the cough a bit. When we got home (still sick) we tested positive for Covid. It has taken us about 5 weeks to get back to feeling good, and occasionally there's still a loogie waiting to be coughed up.
I don't see what the Asian comment has to do with getting sick on a boat. Relevant how?