Pneumonia & Bronchitis
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Bronchitis/bloody Sputum
Asked by V.C. from Dallas
on February 17, 2010
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Has anyone else ever had bloody sputum with bronchitis? I have had bronchitis several times before, but never had this happen. I called the doctor and he said unless...
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- How would you necessarily know if you've been exposed to TB? IMO, blood requires closer inspection. Good luck! M. P.S. Contact me if you'd like to know about...
- I have had bronchitis a number of times (about once a year) and have had a little blood in the morning cough a few of those times without it being anything more seriou...
- I have had bronchitis many times but one time, I too, had bloody sputum. I called my doctor and he said that sometimes with severe coughing, blood vessels can rupture...
Lingering Cough
Asked by T.G. from Evansville
on December 3, 2007
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My 14 month old has had a cough for about a month. He was at the dr at the end of October and had bronchitis, so we got prescriptions and the breathing machine and he...
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- Could it be allergies? My son has had a cough for several weeks and was in for his 18 month checkup last week - doc mentioned that it sounded like it could be an alle...
- Whenever in doubt, call the doctor. Even if it is nothing you will rest easier and that is worth everything. That is why they are there and if there is something wro...
- At night try Vicks Vapor Rub on the feet and then socks. It has worked for my 3 girls.
Vicodin for COUGH??
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on October 4, 2011
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So I went to the doctor yesterday, I'm so awesome, I have bronchitis AND pneumonia. Only me ;)
ANYWAY, the doctor loaded me up with RXs for an antibiotic (yay! I've...
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- You did say your chest was hurting, maybe that's why the vicodin? I've never had a doc prescribe it to me before for anything cept for when I had my wisdom teeth remo...
- Vicodin is for pain, but it is a muscle relaxer hehe So it will stop your chest from hurting and also help those muscle chill :) Sad for me..I am allergic to Vic...
- If you don't want it, I'll take it, tehehe. Feel better soon, sista! :)
Cough for Almost 4 Months.
Asked by A.L. from Bellingham
on March 16, 2010
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My son who is 6 months has had a cough since the begginning of dec. It all started when the whole family got sick with something. All of us except poor Noah have got...
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- We had a similar problem with my 5 yr old. He had a cough a couple of years ago that lasted for MONTHS! Every time I took him in (at least 4 visits) the dr just said...
- There are just way too many possibilities to know for sure. However, I'm a big believer in "mother's intuition." If those mama-bells are going off, it's time to get ...
- Could be the formula, a milk allergy of sorts - ask your doctor about it. But have you considered mould? We had mould growing in our apartment in Spain and I was sick ...
Is It Notmal
Asked by J.F. from Boston
on October 26, 2009
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my 5 yrs old dughter gets pneumonia and broncitis 3to 4 times a years it is normla?
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- My 6-year-old is susceptible to bronchial problems when she gets colds. We've found no reason why this would be so and our ped has prescribed her an inhaler that we gi...
- No, it's not normal. It is probably viral in nature, so don't bother going the route of antibiotics as they are not designed for viral infections. I used to get bron...
- I would have to say definitely not. Getting a cold several times is normal, but your daughter has something more going on. I would suggest you get her an appointment t...
7 Year Old Still Has Fever
Asked by M.S. from Grand Rapids
on February 21, 2010
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my son has been on antibiotics since friday for pneumonia and he is still running a low grade fever. his cough seems worse as well. should he be getting better alread...
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- My daughter has had pneumonia twice, once when she was 20 months old and again just after she turned 5. She's almost 9 now, so I don't remember exactly which medicati...
- Depending on how deep the pneumonia is, it may take up to 3 days for the antiboitic to get the fever under control. If the fever is hanging out low - like 100-101, th...
- A friend of mine has a 2 yr old who had pneumonia at christmas and he had to have 2 lot's of antibiotics , it depends on how bad they were to start with. Keep giving t...
3 Mo with Cold
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on August 31, 2009
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Hi moms....my 3 mo has what seems like a minor cold. she has some sneezing/coughing, stuffy and slightly watery nose. my question is....does anyone have any home rem...
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- Breastmilk. Works every time!
- 1 word "ELDERBERRIES!". I get a really bad case bronchitis almost every year and it can last for weeks. last year i tried elderberry tea and elderberry syrup which I ...
- My Momma told me to put the Baby Vick's formula not on the baby's chest but rather his feet! I know right? I thought "what could it hurt!" It really works?? I was quit...
Please Read Regarding My Sick Son
Asked by A.S. from Reading
on June 16, 2011
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hello my son is 14 1/2 months old and we were in the hosp over night because he was weezing and breathing heavy. he was diagnosed with bronchitis strep throat and a ea...
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- As an adult I have had bronchitis and it can really wipe you out and you need lots of rest. My guess is that they gave the nebulizer and all that they did because he i...
- Bronchitis is no fun! It can really mess with the breathing. Just because he has bronchitis doesn't mean he will develop asthma, though. It's hard watching them not...
- my son has emergency inhalers about 1x a yr and has had breathing treatment but does not have asthma. there are serious allergies here in IL right now that's causing m...
9 Month Old with Cough -- Should I Worry?
Asked by K.R. from Richmond
on January 2, 2009
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My 9 month old son has recently developed a cough. There are no other symptoms -- no runny nose, no congestion, no fever -- just the cough. It sounds like a wet coug...
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- When my son turned 9 months last month, he had a strange little cough. It followed some nasal congestion. We used the vaporizor at night, and that may have helped. ...
- Hello. We usually see a cough as the last symptom of a cold that includes runny nose. Even with allergies, we see the presence of runny nose that in turns provoques c...
- Dear K R, It sure sounds like you have your hands full girl. I'm not a doctor, just a mother of two lovely daughters. I wouldn't worry about the cough unless it stays ...
Sick 19 Month Ol
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on February 1, 2007
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My son had phemonia the first week in Jan. and now they are telling me he has Bronchitis.
I just dont know how he can always be sick and I feel horrible for him. I am...
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- I had my son, 13 mo.old, gotten a flu shot at age 12 mo. And 2 days after that, he got bronchitis, which was treated with antibiotics (they even weren't certain if it ...
- I have a three year old who gets sick all of the time too. He has had pneumonia four times, bronchitis five times, upper respiratory six times, RSV once, numerous ear...
- A friend whose child had respiratory issues could not be held by someone who had been smoking (i.e. the person needed to change their clothing first -- depending how m...
