Question 1

i have barretts. cough a lot when i get up - sometimes phlegm but no blood, now on omeprazole. respiratory and ent investigations all ok but chronic cough in the morning continues. can you suggest possible cough and how dangerous is the cough?

Accepted Answer

Rule out: Rule out bronchospasm and aspiration. An Ba Swallow test is suggested.  Sleep with a 30 degree elevation of the head of the bed.

Question 2

hi doc...my boyfriend has a chronic cough...he does smoke daily but is taking methylprefnisolone. ..he missed hia morning dose..can he take morning and lunch dose together...how long before he notices a change..is is coughing a little less. this is day 3

Accepted Answer

Can skip dose: If coughing is related to smoking secondary to a chronic form of trachea bronchitis while prednisone may relieve some symptoms, long term steroid use is not in his best interest and missing one or more doses for relief of symptoms is insigmificant.  It is better to stop smoking if one is to control the problems related to it.

Question 3

chronic cough 8 days, lots clear chest phlegm in morning. no fever. dr rxd z pack; bromfed. i was hesitant to take since i read this goes away usually on its own but today is 8 day so took two pills. should that be ok? thinking its cold or bronchiti

Accepted Answer

Maybe bronchitis: It is not uncommon to contract a viral illness then have respiratory inflammation that causes bronchitis.  These are usually not bacterial infections.  However, if your symptoms are not improving and you have risk factors like smoking history or copd then you have a higher risk of bacterial infections.  If you started your antibiotic (zpak) then complete the course.  If you not improving see doc.

Question 4

how can you relieve a chronic cough?

Accepted Answer

Determine cause : There are many reasons for chronic cough including asthma, post nasal drip from sinus infection or allergies, pertussis (whooping cough), acid ge reflux and the list goes on.  The treatment should be directed at the cause.  A cough specialist such as an allergist or pulmonologist can assist in finding the cause and offering a treatment for relief.

Question 5

what could isolated chronic cough mean?

Accepted Answer

Chronic assumes: 3 month duration or more.  But the real answer to your question begs more information from you regarding at a minimum age, gender, physical location,  medical history, medications, social habits, results of any recent tests and  then more based upon the answers.  There is no point providing a lengthy list of cough etiologies which won't be helpful and may just confuse you more.  See your doctor

Question 6

what's the best way to treat a chronic cough?

Accepted Answer

Find the cause: A chronic cough has several potential causes,  three of the most common being asthma, post nasal drip from rhinitis or sinusitis, and reflux. Unless you know the cause it is hard to treat a cough appropriately.

Question 7

chronic cough for 4-5 months what could it be?

Accepted Answer

A few common things: The most common causes for a chronic cough in an otherwise healthy (american) person are gastroesophageal reflux, postnasal drip/allergies, and asthma. In endemic areas/populations, TB is also a major concern. Other problems including COPD and cancer, tend to occur in people with risk factors. Generally a brief visit with exam can reveal the likely cause or any need for further testing.

Question 8

chronic cough when exhaling. what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Get a Doctor to see: It could be asthma or bronchitis. If you smoke, it could be contributing to the bronchitis. Asthma can also cause cough and is often associated with wheezing, so a doctor's examination of the lungs is essential to check your lungs to find the cause of your cough.

Question 9

please explain what does isolated chronic cough mean?

Accepted Answer

Not sure what: You mean by isolated, but a chronic cough is defined as a cough lasting 3 months or longer.

Question 10

what  is the best medicine for chronic cough problems ?

Accepted Answer

Chronic cough: Chronic cough needs investigation.
Most common reasons include allergies with post nasal drip, acid problems, tobacco use, heart problems-heart failure, and medications.
The answer to your question is simple: 
treat the problem causing the chronic cough.
For example, many people who suffer from chronic acid refulx might present with only cough. Treat the reflux and cough would resolve.

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I have barretts. cough a lot when i get up - sometimes phlegm but no blood, now on omeprazole. respiratory and ent investigations all ok but chronic cough in the morning continues. can you suggest possible cough and how dangerous is the cough?

A member asked:

Hi doc...my boyfriend has a chronic cough...he does smoke daily but is taking methylprefnisolone. ..he missed hia morning dose..can he take morning and lunch dose together...how long before he notices a change..is is coughing a little less. this is day 3

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Chronic cough 8 days, lots clear chest phlegm in morning. no fever. dr rxd z pack; bromfed. i was hesitant to take since i read this goes away usually on its own but today is 8 day so took two pills. should that be ok? thinking its cold or bronchiti

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How can you relieve a chronic cough?

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What could isolated chronic cough mean?

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What's the best way to treat a chronic cough?

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Chronic cough for 4-5 months what could it be?

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Chronic cough when exhaling. what can cause this?

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Please explain what does isolated chronic cough mean?

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What is the best medicine for chronic cough problems ?

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