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Child With Cough, Breathlessness. Blood In Phlegm. Tried Antibiotics, Steroids And Suppressants. Any Suggestions?
I have had a cough now for 8 wks, for the last 6 wks it has been along sick due to coughing so much, whilst coughing and being sick I get to a point where I am left gasping for air as it feels like my throat is closed, my chest then feels tight, for the last wk I am now bringing up blood in my phlegm in the mornings, some days more than others? I have had 2 different antibiotics, steroids and z codine based cough surpressant, I am 25wks and 4days pregnant. Doctors have referred me to chest clinic but still waiting for appt. I'm at my worst in the evenings and mornings, turning over in bed or moving in the morning sets me off?
Thu, 30 May 2013
Dear user,
You need to go to the ENT doctor and get the sinuses and adenoids checked out. Also, consider treatment with erythromycin in case this is whooping cough, which is now being seen in adults as there is no protection of the vaccines taken in childhood. A swab for pertussis will also be a good idea. Finally, consider asking the doctor to also do a full blood count and look for a non-respiratory cause of cough.
- Dr. Taher
You need to go to the ENT doctor and get the sinuses and adenoids checked out. Also, consider treatment with erythromycin in case this is whooping cough, which is now being seen in adults as there is no protection of the vaccines taken in childhood. A swab for pertussis will also be a good idea. Finally, consider asking the doctor to also do a full blood count and look for a non-respiratory cause of cough.
- Dr. Taher
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