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persistent chest infection

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richard61401
richard61401

Hi people I have had a chest infection for a month now and its getting no better. I've also had a cold and tickly throat and a cough. I'm coughing up green mucus and have had some slight aches in my chest. I've been taking Lemsip max strength for one week. Does anyone know what I van do to get rid of this? Does anyone know what type of infection it could be? Will the doctor do anything if I go? Any help would be great.

Kind regards

Richard

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  • marion49836
    marion49836 richard61401

    Posted

    Hi Richard I have had exactly the same thing.  I intend to go back to doctor tomorrow

    if at all I can get an appointment.  I've had antibiotics for two weeks but no result.  ive

    had bonchiactesis for ten years but have never had it like this.  I have coughed so much, my body hurts ! this is with light phlegm.   A friend has just suggested to me that drinking water with some lemon has worked for a friend of hers.  Can't do any harm anyway, so I'm off to the shops now.  I will let you know if it works

  • Nanny1086
    Nanny1086 richard61401

    Posted

    With you every step  a nasty chest infection ,,I've been the same since 22nd dec,heavy green mucus ,shortness of breath ,cough so much muscles hurt ,temp ,

    temp now under control ,after a day in hospital on Iv antibiotics and steroids,discharged with anti sick pill as only this antibiotics will work but I'm intolerant to ,still feeling rough ,I'm on claraythamycin and steroids as well as my nebuliser,

    i hope you soon feel much better ,

    • richard61401
      richard61401 Nanny1086

      Posted

      I need to get rid of this before I go back to work. I've just fetched some broncho stop medicine. I'm not holding my breath. Will go to doctors if it doesn't improve. Thanks for advice
    • Nanny1086
      Nanny1086 richard61401

      Posted

      Oh ,I forgot ,yes I got some of that and yes it did help ,I also got the broncho pastiles ,hope they help you ,

       

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