Question 1

what causes a long term cough besides the lungs?

Accepted Answer

Many  things: Acid  reflux  ,  post  nasal  drip,  foreign  body  choking.

Question 2

can polysinusitis cause cough and temperature for the long time (longer than one month)?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: To be considered a temperature is needs to be over 100.5, if you have had a fever for more than a month, you need to be seen by a physician, and reevaluated if you have already seen one. Pansinusitis, especially if treated, should not cause a fever for this long. You need a thorough work up for other possible causes of your fever. Coughing from it for that long is possible, but not a fever.

Question 3

felt a gurgling feeling in my heart. i am a very anxious person and ive been stressed. felt this sensation before usually only a second & causes me to instinctively cough. this time it lasted longer, still seconds though. possible remedies?

Accepted Answer

: Relaxed, take a deep breath hold by your nose hold it for a second or two then slowly exhale through your mouth and repeat the cycle when you have that feeling. Deep breathing technique is an effective method to fight off anxious feeling.

Question 4

can metronidazole be taken for longer then a week?i had h.pylori and long term cough, it was reduced wen taking above med, cough returned wen stopped it

Accepted Answer

Flagyl: Yes the drug can be taken for longer than a week as prescribed, by your dovtor.

Question 5

i was given a z-pac for cough and felt good abt it until today when i coughed up a small bit of yellowish mucous.  thought i was over covid19 impact  (1st dry cough noticed on 12/12/20), but after today, and with fullness/gas i feel, which causes me to be winded when i run up a flight of stairs (unusual for me), i wonder if i should seek additional medical attention now, or wait a while longer.

i'm bloated and gassy.  tested positive for covid19 on 12/20/20?

Accepted Answer

Post-Covid ?'s: A positive test for Covid on "12/20/20" does require at least a 10 day quarantine.  It is a frequent symptom to be "short of breath" after a positive Covid case. If respiratory problems worsen, go to an ED for evaluation.

Question 6

what causes a cough?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause: Chronic cough is most commonly due to 3 conditions: asthma, post-nasal drip, or GERD (heartburn). You might have one or a combination of all three. Post-viral cough is also very common and can last for weeks. Further workup by Allergist is helpful as they can perform a more detailed assessment including skin testing, pulmonary function testing, etc. Treatment will depend on cause.

Question 7

what causes hicc cough?

Accepted Answer

Phrenic nerve.: Irritation of the phrenic nerve somewhere along its course.  The nerve travels from your spinal cord in your neck down through the chest, past the heart and innervates the diaphragm below.

Question 8

what's most common  cause cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: The most common etiologies of chronic cough are upper airway cough syndrome (due to postnasal drip), asthma, and gastroesophageal reflux.

Question 9

what are the causes of cold cough?

Accepted Answer

Virus/ allergy/ bac: There are many viruses, allergens and bacteria that can cause a cold and a cough. Most people will improve with time and many meds can help with symptoms. If symptoms persist more than 1 or 2 weeks or if they are severe seek out your doctor for help. Hope you feel better soon.

Question 10

certain food cause me to cough why?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: Food allergies can sometimes trigger coughing.  The mechanism can be as simple as increased mucous secretions to certain foods.  Follow with an allergist to learn more.

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Can metronidazole be taken for longer then a week?i had h.pylori and long term cough, it was reduced wen taking above med, cough returned wen stopped it

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