Deep chest cough? | The Boneyard

Deep chest cough?

superjohn

superjohn

Joined
Sep 16, 2011
Messages
57,063
Reaction Score
218,485
I've had a deep chest cough for a few days. Just assumed it would go away and it seems to be getting worse. I'll I've used is peppermint essential oil. Is Mucinex the best to break up the mucus?
 
Yes. I suffered with this in the spring. Lasted weeks. I got antibiotics eventually. Mucinex is very helpful. Talked to several others who had a similar illness.
 
Extra vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin K2 (MK-7), iodine/seaweed/seafood.
 
.-.
I’ve had amazing success with ClearLungs Extra Stregnth in the past. I think it’s an old Chinese remedy but it works.
 
Almost every other year I get a chest infection that is a deep chest cough. Anti-biotics clear it up in a couple days if that's the case. Would go see a doc and get them to check if it's that.
 
Over 80% of acute respiratory infections are viral...antibiotics will have no benefit. Chances are that your body ended the infection, not the antibiotics.
 
.-.
WhereistheDove? said:
Almost every other year I get a chest infection that is a deep chest cough. Anti-biotics clear it up in a couple days if that's the case. Would go see a doc and get them to check if it's that.
Expand ...
Agree. If it is bacterial (infection) you will need a doc to get the right anti-biotic. I had an infection which led to bronchitis which led to an asthmatic attack. You could also potentially get pneumonia.

Oftentimes (but not always) when there are bacterial infections going around the docs find out because they are in the loop.
 
Herbal teas that are medicinal like Breathe Easy really help with throat and chest problems.. Echinecea-based teas are also very effective.
 
dennismenace said:
Agree. If it is bacterial (infection) you will need a doc to get the right anti-biotic. I had an infection which led to bronchitis which led to an asthmatic attack. You could also potentially get pneumonia.

Oftentimes (but not always) when there are bacterial infections going around the docs find out because they are in the loop.
Expand ...
Yep. That's what I did. If you cough isn't going away after 4-5 days, go in. It may still be viral, and they really don't know. But if it is bacterial, at least they can fix that.
 
I hear deep chest cough and think head to a doctor, urgent care or ER.

That being said I travel a bunch for work and between planes, trains, automobiles, hotels, etc with all th people from all over the world, I always travel with handi wipes, ricola cough drops and Mucinex.

Every adult should have a good working knowledge of their body and what is normal and what is not. For me, if Mucinex can't clear it up, I'm heading to a professional.
 
.-.
dennismenace said:
Agree. If it is bacterial (infection) you will need a doc to get the right anti-biotic. I had an infection which led to bronchitis which led to an asthmatic attack. You could also potentially get pneumonia.

Oftentimes (but not always) when there are bacterial infections going around the docs find out because they are in the loop.
Expand ...
If your doctor prescribes based on the results of a lab test (24 hours to 36 hours) then that is proper. Unfortunately, many physicians prescribe empirically as a "just in case" mechanism...which leads to over prescribing antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

I am not a doctor, but worked with an infectious disease physician helping hospitals and health systems implement antibiotic stewardship programs.
 
HooperScooper said:
You mean the Boneyard isn't better than a doctor? :)
Expand ...
I think we should start marketing a BY cure-all that is a combination of Peppermint essential oils, manuka honey, and chicken soup with escarole. We could make millions.
 
If you haven't seen a doctor you should do so soon. It could be a respiratory infection, which is something you don't want to play around with. Even if it's something as common as strep it could lead to complications if not addressed quickly.
 
Could be RSV. I got it last year and the cough was worse than the common cold. This year I got vaccinated for it.
 
.-.
tennmike said:
If your doctor prescribes based on the results of a lab test (24 hours to 36 hours) then that is proper. Unfortunately, many physicians prescribe empirically as a "just in case" mechanism...which leads to over prescribing antibiotics and antibiotic resistance.

I am not a doctor, but worked with an infectious disease physician helping hospitals and health systems implement antibiotic stewardship programs.
Expand ...
I don't know any that do the test routinely. But what most have stopped doing is prescribing the good stuff unless they know it is bacterial. I'm 100% on board with antibiotic resistance as a concern, but Amoxicillin isn't an issue. The super-bugs already blow past that,
 
tennmike said:
Over 80% of acute respiratory infections are viral...antibiotics will have no benefit. Chances are that your body ended the infection, not the antibiotics.
Expand ...
Yeah but what about the other 20%? Maybe he fits into that category and it was the antibios.
 
I didn't know BoneyardMD existed. That's pretty funny @temery
 
I typed your symptoms into the computer and it says you have "Network Connectivity Problems."
 
.-.
Rico444 said:
I typed your symptoms into the computer and it says you have "Network Connectivity Problems."
Expand ...
WebMD I’m pretty sure would indicate that it’s terminal with those symptoms lol
 
superjohn said:
I've had a deep chest cough for a few days. Just assumed it would go away and it seems to be getting worse. I'll I've used is peppermint essential oil. Is Mucinex the best to break up the mucus?
Expand ...

How about go to the doctor’s instead of asking a bunch of imbeciles on the internet how to fix your lungs?
 
I had the same thing. On about day 8, went to DR to get checked out. Prob want to do that. I got a chest X-ray, that was fine, now just taking Mucinex. Either way have someone look at you
 
Also stop drinking alcohol if you are. It’ll speed up recovery. Im a borderline alchie, so that’s been touch and go
 
Fishy said:
How about go to the doctor’s instead of asking a bunch of imbeciles on the internet how to fix your
Expand ...
superjohn said:
I would if it was a big deal. It's not, I just have to break up the mucus.
Expand ...
Doctors specialize in sick care. The “imbeciles” on here are giving suggestions on how to promote wellness. Not everything has to involve a shot or a pill. Good on you for being open minded.
 
.-.
TheHorde said:
Doctors specialize in sick care. The “imbeciles” on here are giving suggestions on how to promote wellness. Not everything has to involve a shot or a pill. Good on you for being open minded.
Expand ...

Yeah, you’re a moron, not a wellness ambassador.

 
superjohn said:
I would if it was a big deal. It's not, I just have to break up the mucus.
Expand ...

Then don’t worry about it. It’ll clear on its own.
 
Fishy said:
Yeah, you’re a moron, not a wellness ambassador.

Expand ...
How do? Please be specific (this ought to be good). P.S. were you one of the people those doctors sent home from the ER in 2020 with Covid that they didn’t treat and said to come back if you turn blue? Moron. Wink smooch
 
.-.
You must log in or register to reply here.

Forum statistics

Threads
168,935
Messages
4,603,924
Members
10,510
Latest member
Dawg4Life


.
.
Top Bottom