Bronchitis

[PaPaLarry]

Is there a lot of Bronchitis going around The Villages? If so, what are some of the signs>

[pooh]

YES....at least in my area! I'm still coughing just a little. I've had the latest bronchial crap going around for a few weeks. Nurse at doctor's office says she's seen MANY ill with cough. Seems to hang on for a while. My friend has been dealing with the cough for almost 2 months and she was nice enough to share it with her husband.

If you are concerned about yourself or a loved one, maybe a visit to the doctor should be considered....to determine what is going on. If you are dealing with what's going around, remember chicken soup has magical powers...;)

[NotGolfer]

Yes! Walking pneumonia as well! It's a hard, deep cough not necessarily with phlegm. If you're wondering then go to Urgent Care and have it looked after. Also ask them for "pearls"...these are great RX cough meds!!

[KittyKat]

Yes! My 87 yo mother has had it for two weeks, with phlegm. Hasn't had bronchitis for several years. Wonder what's different about this year. Can I get her to go to the doctor? "NO, IT WILL PASS!" :sigh:

[2BNTV]

I know you are talking about brochitis, but this option, occurred to me.

If you have never received a pnuemonia shot, please get one.

Mr Compassionate doctor told me, that it won't stop you from getting pnuemonia, but you won't die from it.

A lovely thought from my old physician. :(

[jblum315]

Could be pneumonia. I would definitely see a doctor.

[BarryRX]

Yes! Walking pneumonia as well! It's a hard, deep cough not necessarily with phlegm. If you're wondering then go to Urgent Care and have it looked after. Also ask them for "pearls"...these are great RX cough meds!!

I believe you are referring to Tessalon Perles (benzonatate) an effective non-narcotic cough suppressant.

[JP]

I just got over a persistent cough/bronchitis that I had for about a month. I just couldn't seem to shake it. The funny thing is I had very few other symptoms. I eventually took antibiotics because I figured I had a lung type infection and that killed it. Not fun.

[kaydee]

I'm 3 1/2 weeks with it. Went to Urgent Care at the on-set & got meds. ! week into the meds I had an allergic reaction which seems to be a common occurrence for me every time I am put on antibiotics. After feeling just plain miserable from the reaction I quit the meds.. took benedryl for a couple of days and still trying my own therapy. Chicken soup, airborne, echenaisa and yes I misspelled that.

[KathieI]

Please be very careful, bronchitis can lead to pneumonia. Happened to me last year at this time, I was extremely sick. Cough stayed with me for months after and I saw a pulmonologist, ENT, etc. and couldn't shake it. The pneumonia made me very sick with high fever and totally lethargic. Make sure to get some antibiotics.

[marianne237]

It seems to go around every year since we've lived here. At this point in time, we call it the "Village Crud". The cough seems to linger for quite a while. Tessalon pearls are the greatest. Chicken soup and TLC work too.

[DonH57]

I've had what started out as a head cold when we visiting in Ohio over thanksgiving. After a few days I saw the doctor and he put me on antibiotics and I finished them as directed. Still have a nuisance cough so I shall be returning to the doc.