Continuous chest infection/ cough
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Since having the Pneumonia vaccine in October, I have had continuous chest infections/cough and felt very unwell. i have had 4 lots of different antibiotics and steroids, which have cleared the infection for just a few days. These bouts have been almost back to back and despite blood tests needing "no action", I am now experiencing the worst cough. coughing up loads of phlegm, extremely short of breath and panicking when I cannot catch my breath. GP says " no treatment necessary". tempted to attend A & E, but is this fair on those with medical emergencies? has anyone else experienced problems after pneumonia vaccine?
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moon53540 fran20527
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I have never had the vaccine, but if you are experiencing these problems you need to see another GP. Have you had a chest CT scan with contrast? It sounds like you may need further investigation.
amkoffee fran20527
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I'm wondering if maybe you don't have bronchiectasis. The only diagnostic tool for that would be a CT of your chest. And it's most common symptom is excessive mucus and coughing. It's caused by Scar Tissue in the lungs from previous infections or smoking or just because.
fran20527
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Many thanks for replies. I will contact one of the other practices in the scheme and maybe see about going private. it is getting beyond a joke ...