Question 1

my 80 yr old mom has chronic cough for 8 yrs.most everytime she eats,she coughs up phlegm.rarely coughs when outside.don't smoke,only med is predisone8mg for polymyalgia,occasional heartburn tecta 40 mg, stuffy nose at times.tickle in throat.pls help?

Accepted Answer

Look at swallowing!: Chronic cough could be multifactorial and post nasal drainage, some medication such as Lisinopril, airway dehydration are common but in a older person, specially happening after eating you want to look at the esophageal function specially in a patient that takes prednisone for polymyalgia that will increase the risk of aspiration pneumonia. Ask for GI doc that works in esophageal disease.

Question 2

i have some type of chronic cough for the past 5 years...it comes for 5 months at a stretch..it is dry wid itchy feeling in base of throat.wht 2 do :(?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Chronic cough can be from asthma, gastric reflux, post nasal drip, certain blood pressure medications, smoking. See your doctor for work up.

Question 3

could you help me my throat hurts and i have a chronic cough?

Accepted Answer

Chronic cough: This has to be worked up, it can be nasal allergies, chronic sinusitis or acid reflux. See your primary and they can determine if you need to see an allergist.

Question 4

this afternoon i took a nap. before the nap i was fine. when i woke up, i suddenly had pain in my throat when swallowing. i have had a chronic cough f?

Accepted Answer

Reflux : Chronic cough is often caused by reflux, acid from stomach coming up. Often it is silent and people do not feel it. When the acid get to the throat it gets on/ by the vocal cords causing a cough. Occasional the reflux is more acidic and people feel it. Another cause of chronic cough and throat pain is post nasal drop. Both reflux and post nasal drip are worse with sleep due to lying supine.

Question 5

diagnosis is burned broncials with over use of inhaler for asthma. now have a dry chronic cough and throat clearing. is this the wrong diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: You have not said which inhaler, and there are several types.The overuse of inhalers is a clinical call, based on frequency of use/refills.If you are using it more often than needed or need it more often than expected your treatment plan needs to be updated.Overuse of beta agonists can lead to loss of effectiveness.Proper balance of stabilizer/maintainance inhaler with rescue inhaler is important.

Question 6

i have had a chronic cough with hard time breathing and clear phlem and wheezing when laying down and then crackiling in throat as well. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: You need to see a doctor immediately, this can escalate to an asthma attack.

Question 7

ive had loss of voice, chronic cough, and now always clearing phlegm from my throat. what could be the issue? should i get my throat looked at or lungs? cough been happening for 2 months, voice change 2 months, phlegm 3 weeks?

Accepted Answer

: Since your phlegm appears to becoming from your throat &amp; not lower down from the trachea or bronchial tubes, I think it's more likely from postnasal drip, sinuses or even reflux. I favor your consulting an ENT specialist for diagnosis &amp; treatment. A chest x-ray may also be ordered. A referral to a pulmonologist can be arranged if deemed advisable..

Question 8

living in singapore. sob, chronic cough, itchy throat in office and home for 1 year. what allergies should i be tested for besides dust, cats, mold?

Accepted Answer

Environmental: allergens you need to be tested.They cause post nasal drip which makes you cough plus itchy throat. Cold/flu is not associated with itching. There is also a condition known as pollen-fruit or oral allergy syndrome wherein one gets itching mouth/throat from eating certain fruits due to cross-reaction with pollen allergy. Apple, banana, melon, avocado are the more common culprits.

Question 9

how can you differentiate mucus from postnasal drip vs mucus from lungs when clearing throat? i don't have chronic cough, buy when i do cough to dislodge mucus in throat, it is nonproductive and sounds dry. i can also feel mucus draining down throat.

Accepted Answer

Mucus: Mucus from bronchial tubes and lungs are coughed up. The cough is productive. Postnasal dripping of mucus does drain into the throat from the back of the nose.

Question 10

i have throat tightness and cough (quality:chronic cough) i smoked for 7 years and quit 2 weeks ago and i'm  afraid of having lung cancer. possible?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Unlikely. These are common symptoms which occur when you quit and the airway is recovering function, ciliary function, recovering from chronic inflammation. Acute phase is three weeks, Subacute phase is 3 months. Drink a lot of water. Best to get a Chest x-ray

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My 80 yr old mom has chronic cough for 8 yrs.most everytime she eats,she coughs up phlegm.rarely coughs when outside.don't smoke,only med is predisone8mg for polymyalgia,occasional heartburn tecta 40 mg, stuffy nose at times.tickle in throat.pls help?

A member asked:

I have some type of chronic cough for the past 5 years...it comes for 5 months at a stretch..it is dry wid itchy feeling in base of throat.wht 2 do :(?

A member asked:

Could you help me my throat hurts and i have a chronic cough?

A member asked:

This afternoon i took a nap. before the nap i was fine. when i woke up, i suddenly had pain in my throat when swallowing. i have had a chronic cough f?

A member asked:

Diagnosis is burned broncials with over use of inhaler for asthma. now have a dry chronic cough and throat clearing. is this the wrong diagnosis?

A member asked:

I have had a chronic cough with hard time breathing and clear phlem and wheezing when laying down and then crackiling in throat as well. what is it?

A member asked:

Ive had loss of voice, chronic cough, and now always clearing phlegm from my throat. what could be the issue? should i get my throat looked at or lungs? cough been happening for 2 months, voice change 2 months, phlegm 3 weeks?

A member asked:

Living in singapore. sob, chronic cough, itchy throat in office and home for 1 year. what allergies should i be tested for besides dust, cats, mold?

A member asked:

How can you differentiate mucus from postnasal drip vs mucus from lungs when clearing throat? i don't have chronic cough, buy when i do cough to dislodge mucus in throat, it is nonproductive and sounds dry. i can also feel mucus draining down throat.

A member asked:

I have throat tightness and cough (quality:chronic cough) i smoked for 7 years and quit 2 weeks ago and i'm afraid of having lung cancer. possible?

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