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darrianne94
darrianne94

Hi all, went to the walk in centre today due to oral thrush and a cough. Been diagnosed with a chest infection and prescribed Doxycycline even though only last week I had Tonsillitis and was on Clarithromycin.

I can't stop coughing and it bloody hurts each time I cough, my heart is racing and I'm coughing up loads of phlegm, my ribs ache and so does my chest  the symptoms only started this morn. 

I'm afraid that this may turn into Pneumonia or Sepsis  I hate being ill. Can anyone give me any advice on how to stop coughing so much? Thanks

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  • anson92911
    anson92911 darrianne94

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    Hi Darriann,

    I completely understand your situation as i have gone through the same thing a couple of years ago and was actually diagnosed with pneumonia.

    Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Most infections are due either to bacteria or to viruses. Pneumonia can also be caused by fungi, particularly in people whose immune systems aren’t working properly.

    Pneumonia can be a mild illness or it can be something much more serious. If you or someone you are caring for seems to be recovering well from a cold or the flu and then suddenly they get worse, it could be pneumonia. The illness can be life threatening, especially in babies, young children and the elderly, so it’s important to see a doctor right away.

    You can learn more about pneumoniai here! https://www.quro.ai/dictionary/pneumonia/ 

    Hope this helps,

    Anson

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