Im having chest pains & Phlegm in my throat but no cold
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)/A while ago I thought I had a chest infection & a cold but because there was phlegm in my throat I went to my doctor because I was having sharp pains in my chest
I went to my doctor who examined my chest & told me it was clear -I was told that because of the chest pains it was just muscular but no suggestions as to why the phlegm was rattling in my throat
Because there was no improvement my went back a few times & was told the same diagnosis but still no answer as to why the phelgm was there. Im coughing a little & its green sometimes I feel it coming up through my throat & its stringy & still green
Despite a sputum test that was deeemed clear
Today (9/9/2019) I went for a chest xray & I asked to see the xray for myself & could see it was clear so I know that s what the diagnosis will be & that the receptionist will say "I dont know Im just going off what I see hear)
None of the doctors have given me any answer as to the phlegm issue -which isnt good enough because I think that phlegm would only be stuck in your throat if you have a cold or chest infection (I think- by going off past experience
Ive got to a stage where I suspect this will go on for ages & ages & am close to slitting my own throat to drain it all out then sewing it back up again
Its not good enough for a doctor to not know the answer to a query like this -its their job to know things like this not just fob off with an I dont know it subside & your chest is clear everytime & that s what theyll say when they see the picture
I'm going to keep going to my doctor regularly & say that I know my chest its clear & DEMAND THEY FIND OUT WHY I HAVE THIS PHLEGM IN MY THROAT WHEN I DONT HAVE A COLD & MAKE IT CLEAR ITS NOT GOOD ENOUGH TO JUST SAY i DONT KNOW -IM GOING TO DEMAND THEY GIVE ME A CLEAR DIAGNOSIS OR IM SLITTING MY THROAT SLIGHTLY TO DRAIN IT OFF MYSELF
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Jeanie2222 sarajo
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Hi there! I'm very happy that you were joking about slitting your throat to drain the secretions. And..I am also happy that you have no intention of telling your doctor that either. LOL. I'm also happy that you finally got an answer to your problem. But.. I understand why you are worried. To answer your question that you posed to me. No..it isn't always possible to diagnosis an infection in the lungs..just by auscultation with a stethoscope. Sometimes you need to have an x-ray to diagnose an infection. The symptoms that can be caused by an infection in the lungs..are not always audible with a stethoscope. Sometimes the lung sounds can appear normal through a stethoscope..even when there is an infection brewing. Please try to stay calm while awaiting your results. If the infection is concentrated to a small area within the lung..there is a good chance that it wouldn't be picked up with a stethoscope. At least..they finally did an x-ray that confirmed what you already knew..by the symptoms that you were having. Hopefully..it is a localized infection in the lung that the Doxycycline will take care of. Good luck to you!! And..please let me know how you are doing?? Thank you for responding to me. Take care.Sandy
julie8243 sarajo
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I am not sure if this is really it but:
Have you been coughing?
Is your skin salty?
Does it take a lot of energy to breathe?
And do you have poor weight gain?
sarajo julie8243
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Hello Julie
No my skin isnt salty Im only coughing a tiny tiny bit just one cough -I m not sure about the weight because Ive always been a very big woman -it doesnt take energy but when I breathe in I get this sharp pain -Im on penecillin now so I hope it works so I dont have to go for respiration tests-& if I have to go then I have to go
Jeanie2222 sarajo
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How are you doing now?? Any better??
sarajo Jeanie2222
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Hi Jeanie2222
I've nearly finished my antibiotics now -but still can hear this rattling in my chest & when clearing my throat it still brings up green phlegm. Ive got to have a repat of the xray
Im going to ask again for educational purposes if I cn look at the x ray & ask that the radiographer show me the xray & the shadow she saw
I am terrified that they might say its got worse & its lung cancer even though I dont smoke
Jeanie2222 sarajo
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Well..they would have to do a biopsy to know if it is lung cancer; though sometimes they express suspicion..before doing a biopsy. I know that's what everyone fears in situations like yours. My brother did have lung cancer. He had a small wedge of his lung removed and has been cancer free and healthy for 12 yrs now. He is 70 yrs old and still works a full time..physical job. But..in your situation..I would try not to immediately fear cancer. There are lung infections that require more intensive antibiotic treatments..or a combination of antibiotics. Hang in there..and stay positive!! Again..keep me posted. Thoughts & prayers for you.
sarajo Jeanie2222
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Hello Jeannie
Im going to give it while Tuesday to mention it to.Dr.Syed ( who I have had these conversations as she doesnt do.surgery on Monday..Provided I dont get a call from my dentist to get an emergency appointment Im going to await a telephone appointment from the surgery or better still from Dr Syed herself
of course I ll let you know I ll be happy to