Coughing

[Taylor49]

I have had a really horrid cough for over two years with white frothy sticky mucas l am short of breath all the time which can be very scary l live on my own and suffer fear of going outdoors on my own but cannot rely on others who are very busy so l do not visit the doctors who my last visit l was told my age is not a problem she has a patient of 92 years old l am 69 years this year l had to guve up full time work as a chef because of this cough so l do not want to visit the surgery again sorry to have gone on so,but l have no one to talk to .

[sassy59]

Hello Taylor and welcome to you. Have you had a diagnosis yet? If not, you do need to see your doctor and tell him how your life is being affected because of your cough.

I do wish you well. Xxxx

[wheezyof]

Hello, You have lots of people here to talk to. We know what you are going through and yes we really do know and understand.

Coughing is exhausting and being breathless is so scary,

Stop worrying on your own.

Firstly follow the link for the BLF leaflets, they are free and very informative.

Call the BFL helpline. They again are very helpful. They can help with what to say to/ ask your GP.

You do need help, don't be fobbed off. I promise BLF are very good.

While you are contacting them ask about Breathe Easy groups in your area.

You are among friends here, albeit we wheeze and cough, but we're here for each other, including you. xx

[lync11]

Sorry that you feel so lonely but I also think that you should get a diagnosis so that you can take the appropriate medication. You could insist that the doctor visits you by insisting that going outside would cause you unnecessary stress and could deteriorate your condition.

Take care

Lyn x

[Shancock]

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I know you don't want to but it's so important you see the dr an get referred to a specialist about your condition. There's so much that can be done it's not fair you miss out.

I would call the surgery and insist on a home visit, if they say no ask to have a conversation with the practice manager and explain you fear leaving the house.

Your cough needs investigating and you need help to improve your situation it doesn't have to be this way honestly.

In the meantime google breathing exercises and the active cycle of breathing, lots of you tube videos showing you the techniques, these breathing exercises might help you clear the mucus a bit. Also drinking warm boiled water.

[Dedalus]

Hello and welcome Taylor - great advice in above posts - don't suffer in silence x

[donut43]

Hi Taylor49

Sorry to hear of your problems. This site is very friendly and you can discuss anything and get a friendly reply. Read the BLF sheets they are very helpful and see your GP who will be pleased to help you . Look at the you tube breathing exercises and practise them. Have a jolly good laugh at the world if you can.

All best wishes

Dan

[GerH]

Hi Taylor49, as mentioned by Shancock ,Could you try to get a home visit ? if you have any contact with a local mental health team, they could refer you, or try calling a local mental health number because they will hopefully listen to your concerns and try to help you to get the medical help you need ,G.

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Hello Taylor49. No-one should be suffering a cough for two years. Please call the BLF help line today during uk office hours 9-5, they are very knowledgeable and great support.

The number is 03000 030555

Keep in touch and let us know how you get on.