Dry irritable cough different from bronchiectasis cough

[revcathfrog]

Hi all, I had another chest infection three weeks ago. Steroids and antibiotics. The last week I have a irritable cough, I feel it is pollen related rather than infection. I started steroids to try and calm things down. But husband is now annoying me by saying something is wrong. Has anyone else been affected by hayfever symptoms, pollen?

Thanks

[Bkin]

Mmmm I am not sure if I understand your correctly....

You are taking steroids for a cough you think may be caused by hayfever?

I would have thought antihistamine would have been the first go to really.

Oral Steroids are not a drug to be used for hayfever.

[revcathfrog in reply to Bkin]

I already take antihistamines. I should have explained I am breathless at times and inhalers have increased in usage. On inhaled steroids anyway.

[Bkin in reply to revcathfrog]

Inhaled steroids is usual every day meds for many of us to be taken as prescribed.

And you are already taking antihistamines for hayfever that is good.

Yes many folk are affected with hayfever at this time as pollen count is high, you can check your area day to day via the met office site.

metoffice.gov.uk/weather/wa...

However if you have a new cough - you know what is advised.....

gov.uk/coronavirus

Check with your GP if you are unsure and symptoms persist or get worse.

Hope you are feeling better soon.

[Troilus]

Yes, the pollen count has been exceptionally high for the time of year. It seems to have started a lot earlier than usual and we have had a lot of dry weather meaning the pollens have not been washed away. Now that the weather has changed that should change things, temporarily at least.

[Bkin]

NHS

Do not leave home if you or someone you live with has any of the following:

a high temperature

a new, continuous cough

a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste

Check the NHS website if you have symptoms

nhs.uk/conditions/coronavir...

new, continuous cough – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual)

[Oshgosh]

Pollen count has been high.I have been struggling more than usual.

[Kristicats]

Do you have anyone making/ selling LOCAL honey near you? It’s good Re hay fever and dry throats. I have it in hot water each night from when the weather starts to get nice. Also when my throat gets hoarse due to the inhalers and gerd. It really is brilliant stuff for all sorts and I swear by it. I buy one that’s made as near to me as possible so I don’t suffer then with local pollen.

If your worried your cough is getting worse ( or leading to chest infection )you could contact your doctors surgery or 111 online if any other CV symptoms.

[Ergendl in reply to Kristicats]

Thanks for reminding me. I must get some more from my local farm shop.