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ricky60235
ricky60235

I’m new to this site, so I apologize if this doesn’t fall within the rules. I’ve had a productive cough for nearly 10 months and my Dr’s are baffled on the cause. Other symptoms include sharp chest pains that come and go, what I call heavy breathing (not panting, but a slow/heavy inhale) and a cough that contains a sticky mucus that is mostly thick and white or clear in color. All of these are intermittent and can be severe to barly noticeable. 

I’ve had many tests done including: Lung function, Chest CT with contrast, throat scope, X-rays and blood work. They found a small node (7mm I believe) that was favored to be post inflammatory in one lung. I’m scheduled to have another in a 10 or so months. The scope showed evidence of GERD, but I’ve been using Zantac and Prilosec daily for over a month now without any relief. 

The longer this lunges on without a diagnoses the more I continue to worry. Anxiety certainly cannot be helping my cause at all. 

I still feel like it could be asthma, even though I passed the test. I feel like it was a pretty light day for me without many symptoms. Any insight would be great. Thanks!!!

I’ve tried many drugs, including: albuterol inhaler, Allegra D, MethtlyPREDNlsolone, Zantac, Prilosec, Singilar, nasal spray and a prescription expectorant. I feel the steroids help the most, but definitely doesn’t “fix” the issue. 

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  • Guest
    Guest ricky60235

    Posted

    Do you have any problems with your home environment at all?  For instance, condensation on your windows, pets etc?  If you can’t find a medical cause then check out the environment you spend most of your time in.  If you do have a damp house you could try a de-humidifier.  Check your diet as some foods are hard to digest.  Animals can have pests on them which can cause allergies too.  Check out your line of work as that can also have hazards, cleaning products, cosmetics, you name it.  Do you swim in Chlorine?  Allergies can cause problems too.  I hope you find out what’s causing it.  I’m not suggesting any of these things are harmful but sometimes we overlook the simplest things right under our noses. Good luck

    • ricky60235
      ricky60235 Guest

      Posted

      Not much has changed at home. I do have a dog, but she was along before this all started. I work in a cubical, so nothing at work should be causing this. I do have a woodworking hobby which I’ve learned to wear a mask. Haven’t indulged in that hobby for a couple months now, so it’s safe to rule out saw dust. 
    • Guest
      Guest ricky60235

      Posted

      Well just check your dog hasn’t picked up anything that could cause you problems as a precaution.  Vet checks should take place at least once a year anyway.  You could try elevating your bed at the head end.  Have a look on line re acid reflux. All the best
    • ricky60235
      ricky60235 Guest

      Posted

      She’s accident prone, so she gets at lest alone visit a month to the vet smile
    • Guest
      Guest

      Posted

      I like your answer 😁

  • keith65161
    keith65161 ricky60235

    Posted

    ricky - 

    IMO, your problems most likely come from acid reflux. I've had problems in the past, but the last 6 months have been awful (gastritis, esophagitis, worse asthma). There are a lot of people suffering with this.....we are not alone. Just google GERD asthma and you will see. Unfortunately the acid reducing drugs sometimes make matters worse (look that up too). When I'm done with meds I currently have, I'm going to try to control with diet, probiotics and digestive enzymes instead (already been working on diet). Look up diet advice online too....there's plenty. Low acid, no caffeine, no alcohol, nothing spicy, etc.....Best of luck to you. If you, or I find a sure cure, let's pass it on to the other.

    Best Wishes,

    Keith

    • ricky60235
      ricky60235 keith65161

      Posted

      Thanks, Keith. My coughing has been around for quite some time and it’s definitely forced, which leads me to believe it’s not hosted in my lungs rather in my throat somewhere. I do notice acid even though I’m on these pills and they actually just increased them a bit. I’ve started watching what I eat, and just really sticking to greens for at least a week to see if that helps. I’ve also been running every morning since Sunday and I feel it’s helped a little. My lungs feel great, even when running in the cold. 
  • Aschm32186
    Aschm32186 ricky60235

    Posted

    does the sharp pain go away with inhaler ? It does sound to me like asthma, 
    • ricky60235
      ricky60235 Aschm32186

      Posted

      It doesn’t last long enough to try. Usually just lasts a few seconds. 
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