Would appreciate hearing other’s experiences with bronchitis. Length cough lasted?

[Maricopa]

I caught an acute bronchitis bug 3 weeks ago. Two rounds of antibiotics. This cough is insane. My ribs feel damaged. Does the cough have an ending? Lordy!!!!

[sassy59]

Hi Maricopa, Pete has COPD (chronic bronchitis) and if he has a flare up his cough is very bad. That usually lasts 3-4 weeks and takes two lots of antibiotics sometimes. I hope you feel better soon but do speak to your GP if you feel no better this week. Xxxx

[CDPO16]

Hi, I have emphysema not bronchitis but I well remember an infection that went to my chest some 3 years ago which took about 3 months before everything settled down again. Trying to get rid of the phlegm was exhausting. As well as my prescriptions for antibiotics and prednisolone, my pharmacist recommended an expectorant that was safe to take along with my GP prescribed meds. That really helped a lot. It may be worth asking your pharmacist for advice but do let your doctor know too if things don't start to improve. Reading your recent posts I think that you have been quite ill this time but I hope that you pick up a lot sooner than I did. Best wishes.

[Spacecat1]

Hi. I have copied and started with a cough last February (2020( been under go fir ut. We think my hubby and ne had covid went it started ut was mild I thought I had chest infection. But ut was ruled out been fit and healthy since except for cough which I have had now for a year. ot working with me with a flutter device and exercises. For me its just annoying starts off thick then loosens off I do take carbestine to help. What is your cough like

[Maricopa in reply to Spacecat1]

Not much phlegm now however it just is painful and really vibrates my throat

[peege]

No wonder you had a stubborn fever Maricopa! Did they do a sputum test to show which antibiotic would murder those particular bacteria you're growing in your lungs?

Good luck, hope you getwell soon 😘

[Izb1]

I have a recurring cough that last months and dont think it ever really goes. This developed one year after a really bad cold that infected my sinus's . I now take antihistamine when the mucus gets bad. No amount of antibiotics or steroids gets rid of this and is a real nuisance. I think we learn to cope with this. I do sympathise and hope it gets better soon, if not mither your gp x