Can't Stop Coughing.....
By Shar19
@Shar19 (8231)
United States
March 18, 2009 9:20am CST
Some kind of cold is going around our house. For a couple of weeks my son had it, now it's my turn. It's been about a week and the post nasal dripping is driving me crazy. I can't stop coughing. Cough medicine doesn't work. I've been sucking on cough drops here and there and some lifesavers. Sometimes I'm coughing so hard that I feel like I'm going to pass out. It's exhausting. Anyone else going through this craziness?
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4 responses
@Jellytang (698)
• China
19 Mar 09
I am in the same situation with you now.That is really hard to bear.I have tried many medicines,but they didn't work.What a pity!
@joyce959 (1559)
• Philippines
18 Mar 09
Not experiencing that at this time, but our family experienced that before. One member of the family had colds and cough then the other one got it too then also me. It's cause by virus so it spread through the air and if the immune defense system of the body is weak, one can have the virus.
Did you go to your doctor? If the cough is persisting for more than a week, you should take an antibiotic. Your doctor can prescribe what antibiotic is best for you. Sometimes the colds and cough can be caused by allergy too, so your doctor know what to do.
Hope you all get well soon.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
18 Mar 09
Yes I had that for about 3 weeks now it's pretty well gone. But still cough occasionally. I just used hall's menthol cough drop, they seem to do the best job.
@forslahiri (1042)
• India
18 Mar 09
Hi,
Quite often my family also pass thro similiar episodes.
Check by any chance dust/pollen etc have increased recently?
Is Ur family susceptible to Seasonal Changes?
Take saline-water gargle,3-4 times/day.EVERYDAY.
Take 3-4 basil leaves.Crush.Take with 1 tsf of honey.2-3 times/day.
Mix equal honey& fresh Lemon Juice.1 tsf.3 times/day.
keep 1clove+ ginger piece in mouth.It will take care of repeated bout.
Above 4 steps are inexpensive,but very effective.Try!
=Lahiri,Kolkata,India.
