Coughing

[House1]

I have bronchiectasis and got a chest infection 2 weeks ago i am on antibiotics but still coughing and lots of mucus coming up do you think I should go to the doctor.

[soppysokes]

Probably if only to check it out again.maybe different antibiotic needed? Although the coughing and mucus can go on and on as you no doubt know. Do you have nebuliser, saline you could try ol bas oil or similar to help a bit. Being a bank holiday weekend if you in uk gp visit maybe difficultto obtain.

[Patsy164]

Hi House yes definitely even if it isn't an infection just to be sure. Even to get a sputum test sent away will be good. I hope you get sorted soon x

[House1 in reply to Patsy164]

Thank you

[Hidden]

Hi I've had a very bad cough with my last chest infection needed 2different antibiotics to take together to stop it. I always take mucus sample to be tested hope you get it sorted.

[billmccaldon]

Dont hesitate to get in touch with Gp if problem persists chest infections can rapidly progress If your breathing becomes rapid and u feel tired and lethargic You Must get urgent treatment. Steam inhalation helps open airways and shift mucus. Take care hope it clears up

[Boeta in reply to billmccaldon]

agree

[B0xermad]

Hi I also have bronchiectasis, I make sure that i do my clearance techniques and drink plenty of hot squash drinks not cold when cough starts also distress breathing can help otherwise it's a coughing cycle hard to break .can take 3weeks to recover. Good luck

[Boeta]

It is always good to go to ER in this circumstances...nebulising is a good idea...I always use pure Eucalyptus ( not in nebuliser, it will clog up your machine ) but in nostrils with warm fingers...or in area of nostrils ( underneath ) ...you will be well