had pneumonia and quit smoking at the same time but have dry feeling in my lungs doctor gave me combivent inhaler but have constant dry mouth and feeling in my lungs and lots of mucas in my throat what should i do
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Combivent is definitely NOT an expectorant. It is a combination of albuterol ( a beta 2 specific adrenergic bronchodilator) and atrovent ( an anticholinergic bronchodilator). I would reccommend going back to your Doc & talking to him. Be careful of the advice you get on here! LOL
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I strongly recommend talking to your doctor and getting a chest xray to rule out pneumonia.  Being as you had a cold which is primarily an upper respritory disease, if it suddenly relapsed into a stronger virus (and being as your immunities are already down) it could turn into any number of things quickly.  Also, bulk up on your vitamin C and zinc.  Both will help you feel better faster.  The primary thing, listen to your body.  Sounds like you are worn down from all of this and are in serious need of rest.  And dont forget the old standard of homemade chicken soup.  Not the canned stuff.  Homemade chicken soup has so many vitamins and nutrients in it that its not funny and its also a comfort food.  Hope you feel better soon.
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Sounds like a mild asthma attack, but I'm not a doctor. To try and relieve yourself until you can see a doctor try using cough drops (like halls) and things like that. If those don't work hot coffee usually does the trick for me when I don't have my rescue inhaler. The caffine is a stimulant and helps to loosen up your lungs for easier breathing until you can make a visit to your doctor.
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It sounds like an upper respiratory infection to me, not the flu.  If you ever had the flu, you'd be too weak to write this much on the computer, trust me.  Of course you want to up your fluids with water and juices.  Lay off of the carbonated drinks because they will irritate your bladder and just cause more dehydration.  Hot tea or broth (chicken) will soothe the sore throat; gargelling with warm salt water (1tsp. per cup) for a few minutes will also comfort the throat; take 2-3 aspirin with food (crackers) it will reduce the inflammation/pain and fever.  As for the cough, you can take cough meds if you have them, or honey will help too.  If you're running your heater in your home, it will dry out your bronchi and cause a dry cough.   If you have a vaporizer use it, if not, just put out a pan of water close to your bed to keep the air moist (you can take a good hot shower and that will help also).  Keep warm, get alot of rest and I'm sure you'll be feeling better in the am.  If you're having yellow/green mucous coming up, definitely see a doc.  If not, it will pass in a few days.  Godloveya.
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Well if you have had this cold for this long you may need to see a doctor, because it sounds like it is only getting worse, and with Flu season coming in you want to be very careful. Also pneumonia could set in and that could be very dangerous. So go on and make you a Doctors appointment before it gets worse ok.
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If I was you I would have a doctor check this out to see if you do have asthma. If you smoke even if it is pot you will have problems with this because my son did and it caused him to have a type of asthma attacks. Be honest with yourself and your family and your doctor. You don't want lung trouble like some that I know GOOD LUCK
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If you took the prescribed antibiotics as recommended you are no longer contagious.  If you are feeling tired still your body is telling you that you need to rest.  Stay home for another day and see how you are feeling tomorrow.  As for your mucous.  Call the doctor.  As I am thinking about it the antibiotic that you took if you had ever had it may not be working.
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I have a 2 ideas for you.  First the mainstream/medical thought I have is that it could be allergies aggravated by smoking.  I myself just suffered with such a thing - chest cold, nasal, tough to get rid of.  My whole family had it, but I was first and last and it hung on until I gave up cigarettes - though I had been wanting to give them up for some time, this gave me the extra shove i needed to stop - I've been off now for 2 months (yay!)\n\nNow my personal philosophy is one of the mental and emotional causes of disease and discomfort (as described in Louise Hay's book "You can heal your Life") and according to her list of symptoms book, I would think that you are going through a tough time in your life right now.  These symptoms seem to say that you are not getting the attention and recognition you deserve and that you may kind of be at the mercy of others in an important area of your life.  The fact that the post nasal drip/runny now has been added recently shows that the problem could be escalating or you are just very tired of dealing with it.\n\nOften times when we are ill it is our bodies way of making us slow down and take time for ourselves.  Take the time - look at your life.  Try to identify the problems that are causing your physical symptoms.  Often times we can not change our circumstances (hard to quit a job when you need the money) but we can change our mind, our thoughts.  We can set a resolved to look at these things in a more positive light (i.e. my mother in law hates me, but it sure makes it easier to move out of state for both me and my husband because of it).  \n\nThere is good and bad in every situation and when we get stuck in the negative there is no way out and we get sick. If you email me I can talk to you more specifically about your situation, but you can do yourself the most good quickly and easily by quietly sitting and visualizing yourself feeling better - really see yourself happy and laughing, no trace of illness or stress.  If there is someone or something that is bothering you, imagine them or it just as you woud like it to be.  The more vivid the image in your mind, the better it will work.  Do it for 3-5 minutes at a time, 1-5 times a day, and you will feel better in 3-5 days.\n\nI sure hope this helps - this is what always helps me most.  I wish you peace and health!
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you didn't mention your age or sex or if you smoked.\nbut all that aside sounds like you should have your throat looked at.  in the meantime try sipping on tea with honey and rest your voice as much as possible.  if you smoke....STOP!
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There are problems that can crop up.  The biggest would be food or drink going down the wrong way.  Usually pain full and distressing but only rarely serious as the bodies natural defences tend to stop it quickly.\n\nThe biggest risk is probably from inhaling saliva especially if it is contaminated with gastric juice.   This can cause inhalation pneumonia but it is highly unlikely and if it did happen is likely to be mild.  Recommend that you avoid alcohol, or spicy food in the evening. \n\nTwo important things.  Firsts is common sense - if in any doubt about contamination of the bronchial tubes or lungs seek advice.\n\nSecondly - keep swallowing.  Repeated use of the muscles will strengthen them and may well act to restore more feeling and mobility.\n\nGood luck.
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I need to know what medical history, Medications , allergies. What were you doing at the time, did you experience Chest pn with this, or shortness of breath. did you seel medical attention, did you have flu like symptoms.\n\nI am a paramedic , not a doctor but I may be able to answer your questions.
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Your situation sounds like allergies.  If that is indeed what it is, you could probably get some relief with antihistamines.  See a doctor for a prescription.  If you want to try something yourself first, try Alavert over the counter.  The mucus is probably drainage from your sinuses.  That could also explain the coughing.
579720
try a gravity bong....keep on smoking...you are keeping me in business as a respiratory therapist!! See you soon with a big tube down your throat....fool
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DO YOU SMOKE???EITHER WAY YOU NEED TO HAVE A CHEST X-RAY FIRST AND FORMOST THEN IF CANCER IS RULED OUT TRY FOR ATHSMA,ALLERGIES,CRONIC COUGH,ETC..DONT WAIT I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGH I HAD A FRIEND WHO THOUGHT HE WAS "JUST SICK" SAME STORY AS YOU ...HE HAD CANCER AND ONCE THEY FOUND IT IT WAS TOO LATE..I HOPE THIS ISNT YOUR CASE.SEE YOUR DR.
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Well first of all you need to go back to the Dr.'s..it sounds like you have already been because you are on antibiotics, but has the dr. told you what you have?\nA cough that lasts that long usually turns into bronchitis or pnemounia..but seeing that you are treating it with medicine your doctor must have a diagnosis for you...also take a cough medicine syrup that will coat your throat..some cough drops..drink lots of fluids..and rest when possible..you should call your dr. back soon to let him know your status...hope you get well soon!!!
507003
take it 1 hr apart from your meds. I have a cough today, got meds from the doctor.  I had my coffee first before I went to see the Dr.
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Get some mucinex - it gets rid of the phlegm.  I know it's a pain in the ass. \n\nIf you have a doctor - go in and ask for some Guifinasen.  It is the same general thing as Mucinex, but just RX strength.  I used to work at a pharmacy, and the pharmacists would give me bottles of it without an RX.  Those were good times...