Question 1

painful cough causing chest pain and some barking for 4 days, some mucus. very bad uncontrollable coughing fits for 3 nights for an hour. infection?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Definitely an infection but need to figure out whether viral or bacterial, uncluding pertussis.

Question 2

what can cure uncontrollable coughing fit?

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Cough: Depends on the cause. If it is allergies, seek an allergy treatment. If it is an infection or post-infectious cough, then see a doctor for treatment. Maybe it is a new pet in the house or a new medication or a new plant or herbal supplement or food you started. Maybe it is uncontrolled reflux. Main thing....See a doctor.

Question 3

i'm having a cough fit and yesterday it woke me up at night. is there anything to make it better at night?

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Medication: Treatment to prevent your night coughing depends on what is causing the cough.  Nocturnal coughing often occurs from 2 to 4 in the morning and with the correct medication is should be controlled.  Reflux of acid from the stomach can also cause coughing at night and treatment is effective.  The key is the diagnosis and you should see your physician.

Question 4

my 5yr old has a slight cough in the morning and then nothing all day.he is fitting fit ehat could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Allergies/dry throat: Do not understand the .He is fitting fit....But cough only in the morning and then fine all day could be related to a dry throat or allergies. Sometimes there are allergens in the child's room...Like stuffed animals in the bed, carpet, dust mites. Generally it is not a big issue unless it is interrupting sleep, affecting appetitie or going on for a while. Ask your pediatrician as well.

Question 5

i've had a cough for 3 weeks. it's not better or worse but it is constant. i can't take a deep breath w/o having a fit. when do i need to see my dr?

Accepted Answer

Now: If you are not getting better and can't take a deep breath.

Question 6

last night i choked/unsure if i aspirated on a piece of popcorn kernel. i had a coughing fit and felt better. but today have a bit of irriated cough.

Accepted Answer

This may just: be from irritation to your throat. Try gargling with warm salt water.

Question 7

husband very fit an athlete 57 non smoker has had a cough since oct. he is coughing up catarrh its worse at night and in the morning morning worrying?

Accepted Answer

Chronic sinusitis?: This could be chronic sinusitis, reflux, or other problems.  I would start with an ENT in the states.  A chest x ray would be a good start in any case.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with asthma when i get sick from a cold i am left with a bothersome cough sometimes it is uncontrollable. is this asthma as we'll?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A simple upper respiratory viral infection can definitely trigger asthma symptoms. Might be a good idea to use your asthma inhalers for the duration of such events.

Question 9

how can i stop an uncontrollable cough that makes me pee?

Accepted Answer

Pertussis: Your question has become very appropriate currently. You probably have pertussis or whooping cough whose incidence has risen quite rapidly according to recent reports from the cdc. Please see your doctor to be tested for it and/or get treated.

Question 10

i have a really horrible cough. and when have a coughing fit i can't breath i have to try and take deep breaths. this started after a cold.

Accepted Answer

Cough: Hello, your coughing fits could be a reactive bronchitis or possibly even a pneumonia. It's a good idea to see your doctor. A chest x-ray and a careful examination will help form a diagnosis and treatment plan.

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Painful cough causing chest pain and some barking for 4 days, some mucus. very bad uncontrollable coughing fits for 3 nights for an hour. infection?

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What can cure uncontrollable coughing fit?

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I'm having a cough fit and yesterday it woke me up at night. is there anything to make it better at night?

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My 5yr old has a slight cough in the morning and then nothing all day.he is fitting fit ehat could be causing this?

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I've had a cough for 3 weeks. it's not better or worse but it is constant. i can't take a deep breath w/o having a fit. when do i need to see my dr?

A member asked:

Last night i choked/unsure if i aspirated on a piece of popcorn kernel. i had a coughing fit and felt better. but today have a bit of irriated cough.

A member asked:

Husband very fit an athlete 57 non smoker has had a cough since oct. he is coughing up catarrh its worse at night and in the morning morning worrying?

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with asthma when i get sick from a cold i am left with a bothersome cough sometimes it is uncontrollable. is this asthma as we'll?

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How can i stop an uncontrollable cough that makes me pee?

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I have a really horrible cough. and when have a coughing fit i can't breath i have to try and take deep breaths. this started after a cold.

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