Persistent cough

[Vindicatrix]

Hi All, I don't know of anyone can assist me in this complex enquiry, I will give it a try and keep it brief. I have CLL and am seeing my Haematologist on Monday, regarding persistent cough, night and day sweats, and a viral infection I have had on and off for 6 months.

I have had a Chest X Ray and an advised Cat Scan awaits. Recently I have felt better, other than a persistent dry, itchy type cough, which thankfully I will be getting checked out soon.

My query is could this cough be related to my lungs in any way. The Chest X Ray shows clear with no Pneumonia, or Infections.

A particular concern i have relates to Slow Deep long Breathing exercises which I have been doing since my CLL diagnosis IN 2018. I have noticed over the last two weeks or so that when I am engaged in a long exhale and hold of breath, I feel the need to cough, this is happening regularly when I do the exercises.

Has anyone had similar experiences, or have any thoughts on the matter, it may be totally unconnected, however any information on this would be gratefully received. All the best to all. Ron

[Ern007]

Hi Ron.

I am no expert on CLL but I know what it is. I have BC and I get all kinds of symptoms.

If you have been taking "chemotherapy" A cough can be a side effect of this.

Sorry I can't help more although a clear X Ray is good for you to know.

[Vindicatrix in reply to Ern007]

Thanks, for that, Ern700, I do appreciate it. All the best. Ron

[Izb1]

I don't know enough about CLL to advise Vindicatrix but the fact that you have had a viral infection would suggest this is why you have the cough, perhaps the infection hasn't cleared. Its good that you are seeing your Haematologist on Monday, I am sure they will advise. Hope you feel better soon x

[Vindicatrix in reply to Izb1]

Thanks Izb1, I think you may be right, I will hopefully clarify matters on Monday. Hope you are well yourself, All the best. Ron

[YummyBear]

BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT: STUART SANDEMAN’S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ON BREATHWORK.Take a look on Google or Youtube for demos or NHS website.

[Vindicatrix in reply to YummyBear]

Hi Yummy Bear I have not read that particular book, but I have read James Feston's 'Breath, a New Science of a Lost Art.

It is very well researched with references to the Science, and Medical opinions. It certainly changed my life. I recommend it to all CLL'ers.

All the best

Ron

[YummyBear in reply to Vindicatrix]

Thank you. I have not read the breathing exercise guru's books but have watched the demos online.

[happyclappy]

Interesting. Could be all manner of things. I was diagnosed with CLL 2010. Numbers were doing fine, all within parameters. 2016 developed a cough and couldn't shift it. Each sputum sample had haemophilus influenzae.

Cough persisted, numbers remained stable but my cancerous B cells started producing cryoglobulins so in 2021 I was started on acalabrutinib. Cough went almost instantly.

All was well for a couple of years but the in October I had the flu and covid jab on the same day and I've had chest infection after chest infection since.

Hope you get sorted

Pete

[Vindicatrix in reply to happyclappy]

Hi Happy Clappy, your reply was so very interesting to me, as I appear to have exactly the same symptoms you had leading up to your treatment. I am seeing my Haematologist' on 26th June for results of Cat Scan' and will mention what you said. This yet again exemplifies the value of this Web Site. All the best Ron