medical people i need some help

mike phillips · #1 10-24-2008, 09:01 AM

well its october and once again i have bronchitis. every year this time i get it. the damn dry cough last lasts longer and longer. i cant sleep. what can be done to prevent this?

JNowiski · #2 10-24-2008, 09:48 AM

you can go to the doctor.

awakefie · #3 10-24-2008, 09:55 AM

Um... not sure, but seeking medical advice from a group of bass players doesn't seem like the solution to me.

I do genuinely hope you feel better though. I suffer sinusitis and bronchitis (2-3 infections per year, more as i get older). It sucks.

spade2you · #4 10-24-2008, 10:05 AM

Prevent? Check and make sure you're not getting bronchitis from a post nasal drip. If this is the case, get some good nasal meds to prevent the drainage from traveling to the lungs.

Mucinex DM at night is decent, some type of methol oil, etc. Regular Mucinex during the day and prednisone is typically what most doctors use to control the symptoms.

mike phillips · #5 10-24-2008, 10:16 AM

i seen the doc. tb is a great place to seek all kinds of advice. the cough is what gets me. my head, eyes, belly are all sore from coughin so much. thanks spade

JNowiski · #6 10-24-2008, 10:18 AM

i used to get pnuemonia (sp?) almost every year. i just assume i'll eventually die from it when i'm older. (that or cancer)

**baba** · #7 10-24-2008, 12:15 PM

I get it from the dry air from artificial heat. At home, a humidifier in the bedroom seems to help.

flipper_gv · #8 10-24-2008, 12:22 PM

some bronchodilatator can help.

You need antibiotics.

You need to go to the hospital.

Stumbo · #9 10-24-2008, 12:31 PM

A bunch of people in my family swear by the neti pot. It was discussed on Oprah one time and since then, people in my family (including my wife) have pretty much eliminated all their sinus related problems with daily use. And, at the same time, reduced or eliminated the illnesses that had plagued them for years.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...ti+pot&spell=1
YMMV.

Btw, All the people I know that use the neti pot had previously visited their physicians, were on antibiotics at one time and basically tried everything that they were advised to do. All with minimal results.

For me, my sinus problems were related to allergies. I got a scratch and sub-dermal allergen test. Then started on allergy shots that used a serum based on what my testing showed. I had weekly shots for three years and at a certain point, my sinusitis dissipated about 95%. After the 3 years I took another round of testing and started with a new serum formula. All totalled, I've been receiving shots for about 4 years and breath freely through my nose nearly all the time. I have no post nasal drip and sleep very well since the swelling of my sinuses has nearly completely gone away.

The Crusader · #10 10-24-2008, 01:17 PM

are you sure that it's bronchitis and not seasonal allergies?
I use Zyrtec and rhinocort everyday and it helps tremendously. a humidifier would probably help you also.

The Crusader · #11 10-24-2008, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Stumbo

A bunch of people in my family swear by the neti pot. It was discussed on Oprah one time and since then, people in my family (including my wife) have pretty much eliminated all their sinus related problems with daily use. And, at the same time, reduced or eliminated the illnesses that had plagued them for years.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&c...ti+pot&spell=1
YMMV.

Btw, All the people I know that use the neti pot had previously visited their physicians, were on antibiotics at one time and basically tried everything that they were advised to do. All with minimal results.

For me, my sinus problems were related to allergies. I got a scratch and sub-dermal allergen test. Then started on allergy shots that used a serum based on what my testing showed. I had weekly shots for three years and at a certain point, my sinusitis dissipated about 95%. After the 3 years I took another round of testing and started with a new serum formula. All totalled, I've been receiving shots for about 4 years and breath freely through my nose nearly all the time. I have no post nasal drip and sleep very well since the swelling of my sinuses has nearly completely gone away.

amazing that ENT doctors never tell you about the neti pot. think I'll give it a shot myself.

mike phillips · #12 10-24-2008, 02:07 PM

my doc never calls this seasonal allergies. it bronchitis.

benthughes · #13 10-24-2008, 02:37 PM

Get yourself a big plastic bubble.

Bronchitis comes from contact with women. Quit.....er..... "contacting" women and you're good to go.

PSPookie · #14 10-24-2008, 02:38 PM

The problem seems to lie in you bronchial tubes and lungs. I suggest you have them removed.

But seriously, I sympathize. I have the same trouble in the fall and spring. It always seems to start with a little cold and then the next thing you know I'm hacking up lung-butter for a month. Atibiotics will fix it. Some codeine cough syrup will help too. It won't really fix anything but you won't mind being sick so much

I quit smoking a few months ago so I'm hoping that will have a positive impact on my situation this fall.

Feel better dude.

jady · #15 10-24-2008, 02:39 PM

I get the same thing every fall, dry cough (until it hurts0 and I usually loose my voice for a week or so. I just started on a CPAP machine for Sleep Apnea and the hetaed humidified air has actually helped a lot so +1 on the humidifier.

Relic · #16 10-24-2008, 02:43 PM

How well do you take care of your teeth?
I know this is going to sound really stupid but in my case, it's gospel. I used to get bronchitis every year, pneumonia, you name it. It always seemed to start in the sinuses and work it's way down. I went to the dentist once after a long long absence for a check up and cleaning, I got a long lecture at how improper dental hygiene can cause some really unexpected stuff.
I started flossing better, brushing more and I swear to god the yearly illnesses stopped dead in their tracks. This was about 3 years ago and I've been fine since. I dont think its coincidence

mike phillips · #17 10-24-2008, 03:32 PM

you know i keep askin for a cough syrup with codine because i had it once and responded well to it. no, im gonna give you this hydrocodome. i call the stuff jello water. why wont he give me the damn codine stuff. next time ill walk. brush my teeth every night and floss with them lil copin saws. if bronchitis comes from bein with women i must live a secret life i dont even know about. gotta look into this humidifier stuff. what would one need?

spade2you · #18 10-24-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Relic

How well do you take care of your teeth?
I know this is going to sound really stupid but in my case, it's gospel. I used to get bronchitis every year, pneumonia, you name it. It always seemed to start in the sinuses and work it's way down. I went to the dentist once after a long long absence for a check up and cleaning, I got a long lecture at how improper dental hygiene can cause some really unexpected stuff.
I started flossing better, brushing more and I swear to god the yearly illnesses stopped dead in their tracks. This was about 3 years ago and I've been fine since. I dont think its coincidence

Definitely one of the many overlooked areas where you can really cure a lot of stuff, among other areas of healthcare.

I also believe there's something to the extent that the vasculature in your gums drains directly into the heart somehow. LOL, I used to know, but it has been years since I've studied anything like that.

Relic · #19 10-24-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spade2you

I also believe there's something to the extent that the vasculature in your gums drains directly into the heart somehow. LOL, I used to know, but it has been years since I've studied anything like that.

Yes, absolutely true.
I wont go into a long dissertation of how I know this, but it's very true. In fact, if someone has certain heart issues, dental work needs to be proceeded and followed by a course of antibiotics.

spade2you · #20 10-24-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Relic

Yes, absolutely true.
I wont go into a long dissertation of how I know this, but it's very true. In fact, if someone has certain heart issues, dental work needs to be proceeded and followed by a course of antibiotics.

Exactly! Bad health can cause bad teeth and bad dental hygeine can definitely cause bad health.

Adequate nutrition, moderate exercise, good sleep, etc.....pretty cheap, especially compared to the consequences.