[MERGED] Common Cold ( Congestion , Cough , Nasal Discharge )

[BadGiRL]

how abt sipon? does decolgen work?

[Mavi]

woe is me! I woke up with a scratchy throat (and, no, scratching my neck won't help)and I have that resounding cough.

There are lots of cough medicine out there but do brand names really matter? Is Robitussin more effective than Bisolvon? I cough all-year round with two month breaks in between. I'm thinking it's because I'm around kids alot or do I have something to worry about?

[Ira]

Everybody gets coughs and colds, and it's nothing to worry about. You probably caught it from your kids, Mavi. With the weather in this country as it is now, it's probably just viral. Just ride it out. If you feel you have to take something, just take any cough/cold over-the-counter medication that would suit you. (can't spit out the phlegm? Expectorants help. Just check out the label to see the medication's use.) Brand names do not matter, so just get the most inexpensive that you can find.

However, coughing all year round is a little unusual. You might want to go to a pulmonologist (paging B/U) to have it checked. It might possibly just be something you get from the kids, but it's safer to check. Baka may allergies ka or what.

[batang uliran]

The transient cough is likely an upper respiratory infection that is self limited and as Ira mentioned, probably from one of your kids.

As far as chronic cough is concerned - and we're talking months or longer here - the three main causes are asthma, post nasal drip and acid reflux or heartburn. If you do have this chronic cough and have neither reflux or post nasal drip, I would recommend looking into the possibility of asthma with some simple lung function tests. Allergies can do it too but the way they cause cough is usually through either asthma or post nasal drip.

[Ada]

I've had a cough for two weeks now. Should I start panicking? This is the most persistent cough I've had all year. It's not as phlegmy as before. I'm thinking of waiting it out before seeing a doctor (and it's not because I don't want to, I just really don't have the time.)

[batang uliran]

sit tight for now as long as it's not hampering your activities. IF it goes beyond a month, re-post here and describe to us in greater detail what's going on.

[Mavi]

I cough so much that my parents say it's just my habit. But I've had my chest x-rayed before and nothing came out. Should there have been more tests? And was the x-ray really necessary? They say that if you go through more than once, you might actually burn tissue and bone...

[BadGiRL]

help!!!!!

the other day i had runny nose..tapos ubo na tolerable naman...now sobrang sipon ko na and ubo...at paos na paos na ang boses ko....

anong medicine na puwede? thx

[Ira]

I assume you have been feeling a little sick just for a couple of days or so. It's most probably just a viral illness, so my suggestion is just ride it out if you can avoid taking medications.If not, for stuffy nose just take any over-the-counter decongestants like phenylpropanolamine. For the cough, Tuseran or whatever cough preparation that suits you would be fine. Orofar-L losenges will help with the throat itchiness.

[Kamatayan]

Call Mang Kepweng very quick...

[batang uliran]

ditto what Ira said. try not to infect others!

[BadGiRL]

ira: thanks! hmmm...nagpabili kasi ako ng mucusolvan e... puwede na ba yun???? or no need naman?

[Ira]

Mucosolvan would work for your cough, if it's accompanied by a lot of phlegm. Take that 3x a day.

[Cy]

is there any cure for asthma? what are the ways to prevent it?

[batang uliran]

Asthma is a disease that is characterized by reversible inflammation and constriction of the airways. It's exact causes are unknown but a blend of genetic and environmental influences are likely. It is diagnosed by a characteristic history of episodic wheezing and shortness of breath and sometimes it presents as frequent episodes of dry cough. It may be precipitated or triggered by many factors including exercise, changes in temperature, perfume and other strong odors, cat and other animal dander, pollen, dust, cigarette smoke to name just a few. It is treated by avoiding recognized triggers and by controlling the inflammation and constriction of the airways by giving inhaled steroids and inhaled bronchodilators (long acting - eg. salmeterol for constant control and short acting - eg. albuterol/salbutamol for breakthrough episodes). These are the basic medications for asthma and in those difficult to control or those who have very mild symptoms, a leukotriene inhibitor like montelukast or zafirlukast can be administered.

[This message has been edited by batang uliran (edited 11-28-1999).]

[Cy]

thanks batang uliran

[BadGiRL]

uhh...what is bronchitis...anong diff nila with asthma?

[batang uliran]

Bronchitis is when there is inflammation of the airways of the lung and asthma is the condition where the airways of the lung are exhibit both signs of inflammation and reversible constriction. I know this sounds kind of technical but to put it another way, bronchitis usuall connotes an infection in the lung that is not a pneumonia (infection of the lung substance) and not a throat infection. Asthma is an illness which features episodes of wheezing (caused by swelling/irritation/spasm of the airways) which are reversible.

[anne_j]

malamig na ang panahon at naguumpisa na ang colds ko... mahirap magkaroon ng ubo't sipon. but if u were given a chance 2 choose only from these 2 n u need 2 choose 1 or else u'll end up having both, ano? ubo o sipon?

[~Dee_Dee~]

mas gugustuhin ko sigurong magkaroon ng ubo, kasi hirap magkaroon ng sipon, masakit sa ulo at saka feeling mo laging may tutulo lalo na kapag nagtetest ka hay grabe hirap talaga

[kmunster]

i'd rather have a cough than a cold. DeeDee's right, cold gives you the worst of headaches...sabay mo pa yung forever clogged yung nose mo. trying to unclog it drives me crazy. parang kaka-clear pa lang ng nasal passage mo, barado na naman. buti na lang even though it's extremely cold la pa akong sakit :)

[wAgKaNgMaKuLiT]

i have to agree w/ ~Dee_Dee~ and kmunster. i would rather have a cough than a cold. i hate it when i have the cold, gives u a killer headache, its hard to breath and u usually feel yucky bcoz of the u-know-what-i-mean.

so far i dont have any of the two, and i thank God for it. take care everyone.

*paging doc ira*



[This message has been edited by wAgKaNgMaKuLiT (edited 12-26-1999).]

[Ira]

Oi.

I'd rather have a cold, it's more disgusting to cough on the patients than to sniff.

Dapat ata sa What's Up, Doc ito. :)

[bLaCk]

ayoko ng Dry Cough....
I hate Sipon talaga!!!

[jack]

i hate ubo na may kasabay na otot..lalo pag may diarreah...heheheh :)

[Meiji]

ubohan ko na lang kayo kaysa may runny nose ako at magsisinghot ako o di kaya magsisinga ;)

[yax-ytterp]

i'm really sorry if this question is so dumb but i just really want to know why...! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/shy.gif i just love the feeling of eating ice cream cos it kinda soothens my throat for a short span of time and gumagaling rin naman ako.

does that include other cold stuff like iced coffees, etc...?!

hehehe... :D

[batang uliran]

Go ahead and enjoy. You won't be making your cough/colds worse.

[yax-ytterp]

YAHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!! :D

you're heaven-sent batang uliran! http://www.pinoyexchange.com/lol.gif

[asterisk]

I read somwhere that ice cream actually can make you warm because it is mostly made of starch and sugar, which the body needs to generate heat. The cold sensation is only for a short while.

[frenzy]

Though most people believe that ice cream would make your cough and colds worse, on my case, it's the other way around. I feel better whenever I eat ice cream if I have cough and colds.

[jopert]

thanks batang uliran! Pag pinagalitan ako ng mama ko ikaw sumbong ko a! :D

[bayblishuz]

Hi Docs Ira and BU!

Every morning when I wake up I always have the sniffles and a bit of cold, but it disappears after about an hour or two.. what could be causing this? My sister said she has the same thing and a doctor told her that it could be sinusitis...is this right?

Also, how come cough syrups make my taste buds weird. I don't lose my appetite when I'm sick but the cough syrup leaves this bad taste in my mouth (which I can't get rid off even if I brush my teeth), which makes me not want to eat. Are cough syrups better than those tablets and capsules? Which one is more likely to cure faster?

Thanks!!!

[batang uliran]

Doesn't sound like sinusitis. If this is something that happens virtually every morning, my guess is you have allergic rhinitis. Since the symptoms are more prominent when you get up, make sure you check the beddings, pillows and pillowcases and other things in your room. Of course it could be something else like pets (eg. cats), and dust/pollen/etc. in the atmosphere.

[bayblishuz]

Cats? Really? Yikes! I've had a cat for a long time but I never thought I could be allergic to him.

What about my question regarding the cough medicine. Thanks Doc, really appreciate it!

[ziggyboy]

I keep getting the colds...sipon, then coughs, then phlegm, then more coughs that will not allow you to sleep properly! It happens too often that I refuse to go to the doctor all the time. What medicines would be appropriate everytime these occur? Will Mucusolvan or Bisolvon do the trick? What about dry cough?

[batang uliran]

The common cold which is due to a virus resolves by itself with time. If you keep having nasal congestion and/or dry cough, you may have allergic rhinitis and/or asthma.

[tokfu]

hello peeps! just wanted to ask something. diba madalas ngayon umulan? edi ibig sabihin common din ngayon ang magkasakit ng colds....pag may sipon ka dba madalas "barado" ang ilong mo, now the question is, what is the cause of the clogging? and what are the ways i can do para matangal ang bara? thanks in advance. :)

[eyedoc]

Your nose feels clogged because of the swelling of the nasal mucosa. Steam inhalation and increased fluid intake would help. The usual decongestants would also provide relief, but too prolonged intake (more than 5 days) may cause "rebound congestion" which may cause your nose to feel even more stuffy.

[tokfu]

oic....thanks eyedoc! ;) ay nga pala, may pahabol ako....effective ba yung inhaler g vicks pag barado ang ilong?any side effects?

[eyedoc]

Medically, the so-called mentholated rubs don't make the viral infection better. But then, from personal experience, it does make one feel better. Don't put them in the mucus membranes, though, like inside the nostrils. And, don't swallow :) As long as they are used correctly, we don't get side effects.

[chebyshev]

how about clarinase (sp.)? is this safe and effective?

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[Wittygurl]

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[Wolfman]

ano kaya problema,
pag nag cough ako sumasakit ulo ko..
also ibang klase tong cough na to..
parang feeling ko something is stuck in my throat.
also last time sa kakaubo ko , may blood na , sa tingin ko nasugat yata throat ko..
also sinipon ako last week pero wala na.

[eyedoc]

Clarinase should only be taken as on a doctor's prescription.

Vitamin C has not been conclusively shown to decrease cold symptoms but doctors usually prescribe it because it supposely raises the person's immune system. Too much vitamin C, though, is harmful. The actual RDA of vitamin C is less than 100 mg. Up to 500 mg a day is still OK because it comes out in urine naman. Higher than that may already be harmful, as shown by some recent studies, tsaka sayang din ng pera.

And, colds are self limiting. That means that even if you don't take anything for it, you're bound to get well in about a week's time, give or take, depending on your immune status. All medicines that are given are directed at relieving symptoms and making you more comfortable.

There is no WONDER DRUG or CURE ALL in the market as yet.

[eyedoc]

Any other problems that you are experiencing? The cough and headache that you are experiencing may still be a part of your viral infection (sipon).

[Wolfman]

badtrip di gumagaling ang ubo ko..
nagpadoctor na ako binigyan ako ceporex yata and levo... something..
pang ubo.
di parin gumagaling... mmmm
ibang klase kasi ubo na to, parang ubo na bitin.
parang may nnaka stuck sa throat ko na feeling,
pumunta ako ent yun mga gamot binigay tapos hinigop lang sa ilong ko.
may kilala kayo ok na ent?
ano doctor kailangan puntahan?

[ninyagirl21]

is your cough productive?
productive means = phelgm or stuff coming out...
whats the color of the phlegm?

to relieve cough before bedtime, inhale/exhale warmvapor or if you have a nebulizer, use it...

[$hooter]

ako rin, hindi gumagaling ubo ko!

i have phlegm coming out, parang light green in color. before i expel the phlegm, my throat gets really itchy.

[Wolfman]

wala pong phlegm eh...
pero parang naiiritate siya...
pinakain na ako ng antitussive ng doc pero walang nangyari...
huhuhuh =(
also napansin ko medyo maputi dila ko and medyo badbreadth...
kaka scrape ko lang t ongue ko... after 2 days puti na naman masyado...

[yrrejboy]

lam nyo yung when you exhale na halos wala na talagang lamang hangin yung lungs nyo...this feeling plus coughing..what does this mean??? no history of hika or asthma. then yung phlegm madaling lumabas, almost like vommitting out phlegm...

[jam77]

Ako rin di gumagaling ang ubo ko. Nagpacheck up nanga ako eh. Naubos ko na yung ventolin expectorant saka levox saka yung seretide na gamot wala pa rin. Wala naman phlem. Makati yun throat ko tapos umaatake ang matinding ubo kapag medyo mainit. Bakit kaya ganun?

[jam77]

Ako rin di gumagaling ang ubo ko. Nagpacheck up nanga ako eh. Naubos ko na yung ventolin expectorant saka levox saka yung seretide na gamot wala pa rin. Wala naman phlem. Makati yun throat ko tapos umaatake ang matinding ubo kapag medyo mainit. Bakit kaya ganun? :(

[batang uliran]

the following conditions are the most common causes of chronic cough:

>cigarette smoking
>irritants in your environment, such as pet hair or dander, dust, smog,etc.
>undiagnosed asthma
>untreated heartburn
>chronic sinus infection.

perhaps you should consider consulting a lung doctor.

[christabeth]

A common cause of a cough that just won't go is the so-called "allergic cough". This can be caused by allergens in the environment like pollens, dust, smoke or even food which you are allergic to. Avoiding these allergens therefore would be most beneficial but sometimes almost impossible. Antihistamines which can be prescribed by your doctor would help with the symptoms like itchy throat, stuffy nose and irritating cough.
Cough caused by viruses can also rapidly spread around and can't be treated with antibiotics like Levox or Ceporex. This kind of infection is self-limiting but this may progress to allergic cough or worse be superimposed with a bacterial infection hence making the course of the cough longer. Therefore it is best to keep your immune system at its best... drink lots of water, take Vit. C, avoid stress and eat a balanced diet.
These are just a few and the common causes of chronic cough. So many other entities can cause this. Be wary of high-fever, shortness of breath, bloodstreaked sputum and other unusualities... consult your doctor immediately so you can be assessed.
:)

[Wolfman]

pwede po advice or tulong..
kasi meron ako cough... more than 2 months na , badtrip eh..
nag pa doctor ako last time may pinasok sa ilong ko and binigyan ako antitussive..
pero inuubo parin ako.
ibang klase to eh,.,..
kasi parang bigla biglka nalang nangangati lalamunan ko :( hirap..
meron pa isang time sa kakaubo ko nasugat na lalamunan ko..
pero mas napansin ko pag matutulog na ako or tulog na in the middle of the night umaatake...
parang bigla nangangati lalamunan ko =(
sa eent kasi ako last time patingin...
ano klaseng doctor kaya maganda iconsult?

thanks!

[Ira]

You should consult an internist-pulmonologist for that, not an EENT. Your cough is already chronic, so you should probably be fully examined and worked up for that before any drug can be given.

[Wolfman]

salamat po doc ira!!
badtrip tong ubo na to.. irritate kasi throat ko fdeeling ko may kumukiliti...
kahit sa bahay or office..
especially pag malamig...

meron po kayo marerecommend na pulmonologist
sa metropolitan or chinese general hospital?

thanks

[kenshin91313]

Better consult an internist first to rule out other differential diagnosis. It can be anything from allergic pharyngitis to tuberculosis...
Has an x-ray been done?

[Ira]

You can try Dr. Daniel Tan, a pulmonologist practicing in both hospitals. He's a truly nice guy, and he's an excellent doctor. I'm not sure what time his clinic schedules are---just call the hospitals' trunk lines and inquire.

[Wolfman]

thanks!!
i'll try to go on saturday..
badtrip na tong ubo..
parang allergy nga, pero kahit saan kahit sa kotse bigla ako inuubo...
in the middle of the night pag tulog..
sa opis...
hay.,...

dati wala naman ako ganun eh... past few months lang lumabas... :(

anyways thanks!!

[Wolfman]

badtrip . got this cough more than 6 months ago.
went to a pulmonary sabi its because of post nasal drips?
tuweing gabi nga mas worst to pag humiga ako..
like i'm choking. badtrip medyo tinatamad na ako pumunta sa doctor :( hay... nakaubos ako isang budecort spray pero halos walang difference. :( mga doctors any reccomendations? or doctor na magaling na pwede mapuntahan :(

[Ira]

See a pulmonologist. Postnasal drips shouldn't last as long as 6 months. As port80 recommended, you can try Dr. Greg Ocampo. He's an excellent doctor, and a super nice guy.

[port80]

Hi there. I used to suffer from post-nasal drips also. So bad, in fact that I had to sleep almost sitting down because I couldn't breathe. It took me 2 agonizing years, about 6 doctors and hundreds of antibiotics to properly diagnose it. As it turns out, I have allergic rhinitis which I developed in my early 20s because of second-hand smoke. I was prescribed Flixotide, a nasal spray which I'm supposed to use every day (hopefully not for the rest of my life) and some antihistamines.

I still have severe attacks of the allergy especially when the seasons change but I've found a medicine that works for me so I'm sticking with that. I'm so tired of taking all those expensive antibiotics tapos di naman nagwo-work. If I remember correctly, it was a Dra. Araneta in Makati Med who diagnosed me with rhinitis (that was about 5 years ago). But it is Dr. Greg Ocampo (pulmo) of Makati Med who gave me the only medicines that worked for me. Plus, he's very nice and makes it a point to explain to you what exactly is happening to your throat and lungs (instead of some who just announce "you have post nasal drip" as if you're supposed to know that).

[Wolfman]

thanks doc ira, port80:)
magkano nga pala consultation fee and kailangan ba appointment?
sa akin kasi pulmonologist nag prescribe budecort nasal spray... di gaano epektib eh. ngayon hirap na hirap ako as if choking:(

[port80]

Originally posted by Wolfman
thanks doc ira, port80:)
magkano nga pala consultation fee and kailangan ba appointment?
sa akin kasi pulmonologist nag prescribe budecort nasal spray... di gaano epektib eh. ngayon hirap na hirap ako as if choking:(

It's normally first-come, first-served. His clinic hours are:

MWF - 5-6pm

TTh - 10-12nn

But call before going there ha, sometimes he's out of the country. Trunkline of Makati Med is 8159911. He's in Room 125.

As for the charge, I'm not sure how much he charges. Yung sa akin kasi charged usually sa health card namin sa office. His secretary might require you to have an x-ray during your initial visit so you might have to come back the next day for your check-up. Basta check mo muna.

Just so you know, yung super effective na nireseta niya sa akin na parang decongestant yata yun ay Rhinopront. It worked for my 2 brothers too who both developed very bad, prolonged cough. Yung di ko lang kasundo ay yung antibiotic that he prescribed me last month -- Avelox. It had such severe side effects on me, I almost didn't finish the medication. Sobra ang nausea and dizziness ko doon sa gamot na yun, which I understand is a usual side effect of that drug. If he prescribes you that, you might want to ask him first about the side effects.

[Wolfman]

Originally posted by port80
It's normally first-come, first-served. His clinic hours are:

MWF - 5-6pm

TTh - 10-12nn

But call before going there ha, sometimes he's out of the country. Trunkline of Makati Med is 8159911. He's in Room 125.

As for the charge, I'm not sure how much he charges. Yung sa akin kasi charged usually sa health card namin sa office. His secretary might require you to have an x-ray during your initial visit so you might have to come back the next day for your check-up. Basta check mo muna.

Just so you know, yung super effective na nireseta niya sa akin na parang decongestant yata yun ay Rhinopront. It worked for my 2 brothers too who both developed very bad, prolonged cough. Yung di ko lang kasundo ay yung antibiotic that he prescribed me last month -- Avelox. It had such severe side effects on me, I almost didn't finish the medication. Sobra ang nausea and dizziness ko doon sa gamot na yun, which I understand is a usual side effect of that drug. If he prescribes you that, you might want to ask him first about the side effects.


maraming salamat port80:)

[cwposse]

I hope someone will reply. :)

[Ira]

It might be better if you just tell us what the problem is rather than asking people to type what takes up more than one chapter in pharmacology books. The list is pretty extensive and time-consuming.

[unichewy]

I recently had the flu…change of weather I guess..went to the doctor for a check up and he gave me antibiotics…now it’s just this cough that has been bothering me for two weeks now. It gets worse during night time. Lately, I’ve noticed that I’m having a hard time swallowing like there’s this huge lump inside my throat…should I opt for an x-ray this time? Thanks!!!

[eyedoc]

From your description, I suspect it's more of a post nasal drip. Visit your favorite ENT :). I don't think you need a chest x-ray at this point.

[CLaiRe_ChiLL]

Question po: kadalasan kasi pakiramdam ko may phlegm na nakabara sa throat ko siguro nga tulad ng sinabi nyo po eyedoc na nasal drip yon, so how can i get rid of this ba? kelangan ba talaga na magpatingin sa ENT?

[eyedoc]

Better if you see an ENT talaga, so that a physical exam can be done. In the meantime, you can try over-the-counter meds like Nafarin or Ornex TID x 3 days. See if it gets better. If not, see your ENT.

[melaqu]

What is wrong with me? I don't smoke and I have had these symptoms for the past month:
Week 1: Fever every day up to 39degrees with dry cough.
Week2:Less fever, more productive cough after expectorant. Green phlegm.
Week3:Height of green,thick, phlegm, very loose cough. No more fever. No cold, or any other symptoms except for swollen lymph node under armpit.
Week4:Nodule in armpit has gone down, strength almost back to normal; loose cough with clear phlegm is easily triggered by hingal and cold air.
I am not taking anything. I don't smoke...why wont my cough go away??? Please help. Is this a new cycle cough all over again??

[bjmanabat]

cough of more day 2 weeks warrants a chest x ray to rule out the possibility of pulmonary tuberculosis.

[angelise]

Hello melaqu... the longest and shortest advice would be, better see a doctor... if you would be able to see a pulmonologist, that would be better.

btw, how old are you?

[melaqu]

I am 25 years old and withut insurance in the US which is why I was trying to self-diagnose and perhaps ask for meds from Phil to be sent/mailed to me.

[bjmanabat]

self medication may not be good at this time since your problem is one month already. if you can at least have a chest xray and post your results here, i might be able to advise you on what medications to take.

[melaqu]

I only cough when I am at a loss of breath like after running, or when I get a cold breath of air since it's been very cold here. Could it also be an allergy cough. I only cough to scratch my throat, not to expel think phlegm anymore. Thank you so much.

[Ira]

It could be anything from exercise-induced asthma to the relatively dry air of the US to some sort of infection. As bjmanabat has said, you need to have a chest xray. It isn't possible to give you any diagnosis from here without the benefit of at least a physical exam. If you lack health insurance, then avail of Medicaid.

[burnik2001]

Punta ka sa ER. Bigay ka ng fake name, address at SS number. Sabihin mo wala kang insurance.

They have to treat you no matter what kasi that is the law.

Tapos, they bill you later. If you give fake information, eh di wala kang problema. Dami gumagawa nang ganyan.

Huwag ka lang knosensyahan

[melaqu]

I went to see a doctor who suggested it might be Walking pneumonia, or perhaps just a allergic reaction to the ragweed. He did not see the need for an xray and has given me sampls of advair to inhale and antihistamines. He also prescribed Zithromax which I cannot afford, I can have meds sent from Phil, what should I order? Thanks again

[helenez]

this happened to me this year. i had a cough for a month, i didnt do anything about it except drink lots of water and vitamin C. i didnt even drink anymore medication bcos i ran out. pero eventually, tumigil din sya.

[angelise]

Melaqu,

I honestly do not have any idea as to how US MDs normally approach such illness like what you have.

Judging from what you say, seems like the doc who saw you has given you all the possible medications (minus the antibiotics) for your listed symptoms.He gave you something for asthma, something for allergy, and as said, prescribed an antibiotic. I am just curious, did he do any additional laboratory examinations, like a spirometry?

If you ask me, it is best that you get the antibiotic - zithro.

Am just curious, do you have any history of asthma when you were a kid? Or is there any family history for asthma?

Hope you'd feel better ASAP.

[melaqu]

Angelise

As a matter of fact, I did have asthma as a child. I have one memory when I was 5 when I could not breathe, and had to be taken to the ER. However, after that there was never another instance. I was told I outgrew it daw, but accdg to the doc yesterday, there's no such thing as outgrowing it daw. Well, I am using both sample meds and have yet to buy the Zithromax, but have already felt some sort of relief. I did not cough this morning when I stepped out into the cold we t weather. I will see how I do when I exercise--coz this was another trigger for coughing fits.

I was going to order Zithromax from Phil thru my brother, does he need a script for that to buy it from any drugstore? Thanks for your help.

[Ira]

Walking pneumonia and allergy to ragweed are significantly different. Did your physician ask for a CBC, and did the medications work? A chest xray would have been vastly helpful in ruling out one from the other.

Zithromax is available in Manila. Your brother can most probably buy it without a prescription, but if there's a problem, you can easily fax the prescription to Manila.

[melaqu]

no, doctors here are very quick to administer meds without really being sure as long as all possibilities are covered by each different meds. It's pretty careless, if you ask me. He said my condition did not seem serious enough to merit chest xray. To give you an idea, I was charged $150 for him to listen to my chest, check my ears and nose which were all under 30 minutes. The saddest part is that I put my money together thinking it would narrow down my problem and hel cure me. I did not cough this morning, but it is noon and I am coughing just the same. Except now, I believe I am experiencing adverse oeffects of the advair, which is making my heart beat very fast with a combination of weakness. I will go ahead and order that Zithromax. Is walking pneumonia contagious--my husband and 2 younger children sleep with me, and I am worried for them. Thank you.

[Ira]

That's too bad. If the Zithromax doesn't work or your symptoms get worse, keep me updated. I may be able to refer you to a Filipino physician practicing in Emory University and specializing in family practice in case you need a second opinion.

[melaqu]

That is very kind of you. I will try this zothromax, let you know how things go from there. If symptoms persist or worsen, I will make sure to update you, and get the information on that doctor you know here in Georgia. Thanks so much. Melisa

[melaqu]

Good News! I have narrowed my medication down to Advair for asthma, and I think I have hit gold. My cough is finally under control!! Praise God, thanks for all your help!

[wonderloo]

hello.

guys, i have this longest cough/cold!

first it started as a cold, tapos slight fever tapos ngayon yun cough na "makati" sa throat!

i have tried tuseran, neozep, blah blah blah!

even salabat! until now, wala na sipon/colds, although meron parin konting-konti,

now it evolved to be a cough na nakaka-irritate sa throat.

it has been over a month na.

any suggestions? comments? what could this be?

thank you.

[Ira]

The only rational advice that anybody would give is to see a physician immediately and stop self-medicating.

[wonderloo]

hmm...

bygone! will do that.

[Tagedy]

How can I get rid of this? I cought too much na kasi and it's been almost 2 weeks na meron ako. I've been taking sulmox 2x a day pero not everyday ha parang every other day lang (nakakalimutan ko kasi) and it's not getting well pa rin. Any suggestion on what I can do? Any good medicines out there?

Thanks!

[Ira]

You should already see your family doctor for that. 2 weeks is too long, you may have already developed a bacterial infection. Do not self-medicate.

[bogli]

hi doc. i had runny nose last week then now i have greenish mucus and lately im starting to cough (greenish din ang phlegm).
I'm taking robitussin expectorant... am i taking the right med?

ganon b **** after colds nagiging cough..

[Ira]

Same case, bogli. You should already see your physician, you may need some antibiotics arleady. Robitussin will not help. Colds do not automatically turn to cough, although it's pretty common. Cough is the body's reaction to an irritant within your throat (ie phlegm).

[kabise]

those coughs and green phlegms are signs of upper and/or lower respiratory infections that can lead to more serious problem such as pneumonia if not treated. :)

[bogli]

tnx doc.

one more thing, is it okey if phlegm gets swallowed, coz usually it doesnt get expelled thru the mouth.

[eyedoc]

There's really no harm if it gets swallowed.

[Tagedy]

Nagpunta na ako sa doctor and nagprescribe sila ng antibiotic and isa pang medicine. Meron silang tinusok sa akin kalimutan ko na kung ano yon (it has 4 pins), it would check raw kung meron akong TB. Sana wala naman at infection lang to. :(

[strawberyl]

hi tagedy, they usually check for TB for people who have chronic cough. NOthing to be worried about, just make sure to check out the results, para the proper medicines can be given to you kung talagang kailangan.

[bluestreak101]

these past few days, nagka-sipon po ako. tapos panay ang hatsing (sneeze) at ubo ko. yung talagang sunod-sunod ang hatsing. and after every sneeze and every coughing ko, meron akong napi-feel na pain sa likod ko, parang sa spinal column eh, from the lower part, bandang beywang. minsan sa upper part, sa bandang pulmon. tapos minsan sa may bandang batok. minsan para kong hihimatayin sa sakit eh. hindi naman sya nagtatagal, mga 3-5 seconds lang yung pain, tapos magsu-subside na. ano po kaya yung sanhi nung pain na nararamdaman ko? pls help naman mga docs...


thanks
:)

[Ira]

It's muscle pain brought about by its frequent pulling when you bend during sneezing. You can try taking analgesics like mefenamic acid if you want, but if it only lasts a few seconds, you can alternatively just grin and bear it. It will disappear once you get better.

[bluestreak101]

thanks doc...

natatakot lang po kasi ako baka meron na akong back problems or something... kasi ngayon ko lang na-experience itong ganito eh...

[sweet_7326]

i have a super dry cough. ang hirap mag ubo, ang sakit sa throat and chest.

is it possible na masugat yung throat ko kaka ubo?

i'm currently taking toclase and mucoflux for 5 days, am on my 3rd day today, pero parang walang epek. what should the med be doing?

[eyedoc]

Sorry am not familiar with the meds you mentioned, could you please post their generic names? Are these meds doctor prescribed?

How long has your cough been going on? Any associated symptoms?

[Dane]

Help please. I have this episodes of continuous coughing. I have sticky phlegm. Its very embarrasing in public places. My throat feels itchy and during these times I seem to be crying because of tears streaming down. I try to suppress it but I can't. It seems to be triggered by temperature changes. And I suspect it to be "ubong allergy". What kind of specialist deals with this kind of cough and if anyone knows a good doctor and where. Thanks

[speeka]

yung kasambahay namin ubo ng ubo for months na...ewan ko kung may phlegm or wala... we asked him to see a doctor for checkup pero ayaw nya talaga... worried lang ako baka lumala sya and baka pati kami dito sa bahay mahawa kung ano man yung sakit nya....mukha naman syang healthy...

by the way..he smokes and drinks a lot too...mahilig din magpuyat..

ano kaya condition nya? is there something to be worried about?

[simone_md99]

I suggest you schedule him for a doctor's appointment so he could be examined properly. Also, a chest x-ray would be nice. Even if he feels and looks healthy, it would still be a good idea to see a doctor. Some of the common causes of coughing includes PTB, upper respiratory infection and pneumonia, and yes, they can be contagious. hope this helps.

[Phooey]

A good idea would be for the housemates to start a pool for the doctors fee and present it to him it emphasizing that it is for everybodys collective benefit and not just his. He should be keeping his germs to himself.

[speeka]

^he just couldn't get it, he doesn't care for the damage he might bring us.
could it be possible that his coughing is caused by the long term effect of smoking?

[Dunedain]

Maybe smoker's cough. That could lead to either emphysema, bronchial pneumonia or bronchial infection and/or inflammation (bronchitis) , or worse, probable first symptoms to tubercolosis (infectious), or even lung cancer.

[kreuk]

if he doesnt want to do it for himself... he better go to the doctor for his housemates.

[rhan]

hi doc same problem din po, pero d masakit ang throat ko, saka wala po akong sipon, almost 3 weeks na ang ubo ko, nagpacheck up narin po ako, niresetahan ako ng septrin tab(Co-trimoxazole), ambrolex od, and ascorbic acid(poten-cee), mauubos na yung gamot pero wala paring progress, lalo pang naging intense ang pagubo ko. kahit nasa aircon pinagpapawisan ang likod ko, tapos uubuhin nko..
last dec.2005 nagkaubo rin po ako ng matagal, halos tumagal ng 2months, nagpa x-ray po ako, result is acute bronchitis, yung cbc ko naman viral daw po.. everytime na magkakaubo ako laging matagal bago mawala.

yung question nyo po sa toclase & mucoflux, heres the description nareseta na din kc sakin to dati last dec..
toclase(Pentoxyverine citrate)
mucoflux(Cyclidrol)

pls help doc.
thanks..

[rhan]

[QUOTE=rhan]hi doc same problem din po, pero d masakit ang throat ko, saka wala po akong sipon, almost 3 weeks na ang ubo ko, nagpacheck up narin po ako, niresetahan ako ng septrin tab(Co-trimoxazole), ambrolex od, and ascorbic acid(poten-cee), mauubos na yung gamot pero wala paring progress, lalo pang naging intense ang pagubo ko. kahit nasa aircon pinagpapawisan ang likod ko, tapos uubuhin nko..
last dec.2005 nagkaubo rin po ako ng matagal, halos tumagal ng 2months, nagpa x-ray po ako, result is acute bronchitis, yung cbc ko naman d pumasok sa limit yung lymphocyte, ska yung isa pang my phocyte din, d ko na marecall e.... everytime na magkakaubo ako laging matagal bago mawala.

yung question nyo po sa toclase & mucoflux, heres the description nareseta na din kc sakin to dati last dec..
toclase(Pentoxyverine citrate)
mucoflux(Cyclidrol)

pls help doc.
thanks

[shinju]

I am currently have dry cough and want to seek advice what's good to take or do to relieve it. Please advice...thanks!

[greenDestiny]

self-medication i believe only answers short-term relief. personally, it's always better to seek for the help of a doctor. ENT, specifically. Ever since I was a kid, I've had recurring colds and cough. For the longest time, it was treated by a doctor. But when I reached college, I resorted to self-medication na, more often actually, I just ignored it. Then just a couple of months ago, I was diagnosed with sinusitis with polyps. I sought for the advice of 3 ENTs and they all told me the same thing- while the polyp could be reduced, the only remaining procedure left to be done is to undergo an operation. And I did just last week. Of course I still couldn't feel the whole effect of it but at times, I can feel that the operation really did help a lot.

[krshna_lov]

HELLO, share your medicines naman, noong nagkaroon kayo ng cough, what is the best medicine to take para matanggal agad.. am having now for almost 2months, hindi naman grabe.. sumusumpong lang siya.. i just took solmux syrup before pero hindi naman umepekto, meron pa rin ngayon, di pa rin ako nakakapag pacheck up kase hindi naman grabe.. mild lang po..:rotflmao:

please help narin:p

[zzezzychenchen]

I have cough for i think a month na..pero I went to the pulmonologist and she said it was just an ordinary cough...pero binigyan niya ako ng antibiotic...naging ok naman but lately, ubo pa rin ako ng ubo tas I cant barely sing na, then I can't laugh that hard kasi parang nachochoke yung ubo ko..midnight and morning..napa xray na ako 3 months ago and it was normal, then yung sa ent specialist naman sabi may follicles daw na nakita sa lalamunan ko na nagtrigger sa ubo ko...hanggang ngayon di pa rin nawawala..ano kaya possible na meron ako? may phleghm pero white lang siya..parang madikit..possible ba na may asthma ako? or pneumonia?

[Fatness1st]

PiPs,

try niyo yung Ambroxol Mucosolvan

yan ang ininom ko nung magka-ubo ako

in a matter of days lang lumuwag ang paghinga ko

yung ubo unti unting nawawala unlike before pag umubo ako ang bagsik ng tunog tapos hindi ko pa maidura yung plema

;)

[bluemoon5303]

Hi, I know that cough is really an annoying symptom and most of the time, the underlying cause is just viral and nawawala din sya eventually. Pero kung may katagalan na ito, mas maganda talaga na ipakonsulta na rin kasi maraming causes ang causes ang chronic cough tulad ng asthma, allergies, infection, etc. Sa totoo lang, water really helps a lot - you can increase your water intake para di masyadong malapot ang plema niyo or you can use a vaporizer/steam inhalation to humidify your airway. :)

[Giv&Tak]

anybody knows of home remedy for cough kasi hindi effective ang cough syrup. how true oregano helps? also, bakit kapag inuubo pati tiyan/lower abdomen sumasakit? any help will be highly appreciated.
God bless!

[redMD23]

what's the character of the cough? is it bark-like cough? is it accompanied by sputum? how long is it already? are there any accompanying symptoms? do you smoke?? since cough syrup's not effective with your current condition, maybe we might consider bacterial infection or other respiratory diseases so might as well change our management

usually when cough is already chronic (longstanding), due to increase abdominal pressure, muscles are also strained (when its strained (tired), lactic acid accumulates which then causes the muscle pain.

[Giv&Tak]

what's the character of the cough? is it bark-like cough? is it accompanied by sputum? how long is it already? are there any accompanying symptoms? do you smoke?? since cough syrup's not effective with your current condition, maybe we might consider bacterial infection or other respiratory diseases so might as well change our management

usually when cough is already chronic (longstanding), due to increase abdominal pressure, muscles are also strained (when its strained (tired), lactic acid accumulates which then causes the muscle pain.

thanks so much for the info. God bless!

[poison.ivy]

anong magandang gamot sa respiratory tract infection? uh, not just for babies, but for adults as well? thanks

[poison.ivy]

anong magandang gamot na pang-nebulize? for adult

[marbles]

Salbutamol is the most commonly used. You can also try Combivent.

[jnoche]

Hi guys. Pansin ko lang ang daming may ubo ngayon, including me na.
Tanong ko lang, ang ubo ba ay nakakahawa? lahat ng klase?
TIA.

[metoo1018]

at isa na ako dun! grr! noon pang Christmas ito! hay.pero unti-unti ng nawawala!thank GOD!

[feifeikokland]

ako din nagkaubo dito sa Pinas ano bang magandang gamot para dito?

[darkchild2]

ako rin may ubo. masakit sa dibdib pag ubo ka ng ubo. nakakainis!

[shortshifter]

dahil din ata sa cold weather. Until feb pa ata yung cold weather.

[K_r_a_m]

Hi guys. Pansin ko lang ang daming may ubo ngayon, including me na.
Tanong ko lang, ang ubo ba ay nakakahawa? lahat ng klase?
TIA.
We are more familiar with the "contagious" causes of cough like pneumonia or PTB, but not all cough can be transmitted from one person to another. For example cough induced by asthma is not contagious unless there is a superimposed pulmonary disease.

[deviant_miko]

well i think because of the weather. take more of vitamin c

[310212]

my cough is getting worse... i need to get well really soon for my job, i've tried cough syrups, like mentex, amydramine, & clarix,
but my cough is still there w/ phlegm.. i hate it...
i know oregano is really effective, but it's not available here..
please help me how can i easily get rid off my phlegm
thanks!! ;)

[20jerome09]

Wag ka muna uminom ng malalamig na tubig. Mas maganda kung slightly warm yung tubig gawin mo yun siguro dalawang araw me effecy na yun unless me TB ka. This is actually from my experience.

Ang nangyayari kasi pag me ubo ka kadalasan di pinapansin at inom lang ng inom ng malamig na tubig o yun ang madalas na tubig sa mga restaurant. Hope it helps.

[cuddly_9]

Gargle with warm water with 1 Tablespoon of salt. It is a hypertonic solution kaya burst yan mga bacteria. if not pa din, 1 spoonful of honey with minced garlic, take mo yun after a full meal.
Hope you feel better. *okay*

[310212]

thanks a lot!!!
ok yun ha, ngayon ko lang narinig yung honey with garlic!
thanks