Question 1

can you get sepsis without a cough or fever, in other words, can you have an infection that suddenly leads to sepsis without warning symptoms first?

Accepted Answer

Although it is rare: there are some very virulent organisms that can lead to sepsis within hours but rarely without some symptoms of some kind. Staphylococcal pneumonia, Gram negative bacteria and Meningitis are potentials for your scenario of sudden and overwhelming sepsis.

Question 2

what are the dangers of mixing two cough syrups?

Accepted Answer

: There is limited benefit from cough syrups. Taking two at the same time, increases the side effects. Drink fluids,rest, monitor your temperature and if the cough worsens, is present for more than three weeks, please see your physician.

Question 3

is it okay to be mixing cough syrup and alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous: Not a good idea, possibly life threatening!

Question 4

is mixing a cough medicine with milk poisonous?

Accepted Answer

No: Not aware of any dangers of drinking milk after taking a cough syrup.

Question 5

i have cough?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Numerous causes in a smoker. You should make an appointment and get it checked.

Question 6

how to cure cough?

Accepted Answer

There really is: no cure but products with guanefisin can help as can tea and honey and cough drops

Question 7

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 8

why do people cough?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Persons cough for various reasons. A cough can be associated with upper or lower respiratory infections, acid reflux, asthma (even without wheezing), post nasal drip, foreign body obstructions, lesions in the lungs such as cancer, and even damage to some nerves. There are many causes to a cough.

Question 9

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 10

what  helps with cough?

Accepted Answer

The cause of the: Cough determines the treatment. For example if your cough is secondary to heart burn or reflux, then the treatment life style changes, dietary changes and the use of antacids. If the cough is due to a cold, upper respiratory infection, the treatment is time, fluids and time. If it gets real bad you may try cough syrups. There are many other causes and thus the same process... Good luck. Dr. B.

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