What would cause me to have strep throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, and asthma all within two months?
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Hi There\n\nHere are some answers and some ideas to heal your condition.\n\nCause: \nThis is a condition from improper diet and results in bowel problems. Relieving the effects of the condition will not heal it. Bronchitis usually develops from a cold which settles in the lungs and develops into a chronic condition if not healed, eventually going into consumption or tuberculosis. \n\nHerbal Aids \n1. Comfrey and Aalmond are Specifics for Bronchitis. Since constipation is one of the chief causes of the problem, the bowels must be cleared and kept open with the lower bowel tonic [Fen LB] or herbal laxatives (DO a Colon Cleanse). If one has shortness of breath and needs the throat cleared of mucus, he can use an emetic. Cayenne is very effective for cutting the phlegm, as are fruit juices such as grapefruit, lemon, orange, or pineapple. Chickweed, comfrey, marshmallow or mullein are the greatest cleansers to get the mucus out of the body. One can relax the throat, stomach, and bronchi rapidly with a very small amount of lobelia. Other useful aids for relief are a hot vapor or steam bath followed by a cold shower or sponging; also hot fomentation of pleurisy root or mullein (with lobelia in it) on the chest and spine. If you want to speed up any fomentation, add cayenne as a counterirritant. \n\n2. Bronchitis, Bronchial and Spasmodic Coughs, Whooping Cough: Drink the infusion of red clover freely. \n\n3. Garlic: For chronic diseases of the upper respiratory tract (inflamed tonsils, salivary glands, neighboring lymph glands), pharyngitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, etc.:Keep garlic in the mouth constantly during wakeful hours, renewing morning and evening after the cloves have absorbed the poisons; or, use another appropriate garlic preparation. \n\n4. Garlic Syrup: for asthma, whooping cough, cough, pneumonia, smallpox, bronchitis, dyspnea, etc.: Where there is spasm, give 1 teaspoonful of the syrup with or without water every 15 minutes until the spasm is controlled, then give 1 teaspoonful every 2-3 hours for the rest of the day; thereafter give 1 teaspoonful of the syrup 3-4 times daily. Use the foot poultice; also, mix the freshly expressed juice with leaf lard and rub on the chest, throat, and between the shoulder blades. \n\n5. Yarrow: Enuresis, bronchitis (and other respiratory affections): Drink the yarrow decoction cool. \n\n6. Pleurisy Root: for pleurisy, bronchitis, pneumonia, inflammatory rheumatism: Give hot infusion while the patient is closely-covered in bed; repeat the dosage every 30 minutes until free perspiration is produced; apply hot cloths externally, wrung out in the infusion. \n\n7. Thyme: May be taken internally or used externally with amazing and beneficial results. Internally: 1 teaspoonful in 1 cupful of water, sweetened with 1 tablespoonful of honey 3-4 times daily; good for infectious bronchitis. \n\n8. Other Useful Aids: For relief are a hot vapor or steam bath followed by a cold shower or sponging; also hot fomentations of pleurisy root and/or mullein (with lobelia in it) on the chest and spine. If you want to speed up any fomentation, add cayenne as a counterirritant. \n\n9. Garlic: Another instance of the remarkable penetrating power of garlic is the fact that the expressed juice of fresh garlic mixed with olive oil and rubbed on the chest, throat, and between the shoulder blades gives great relief in whooping cough, asthma, bronchitis and dyspnea, according to an English physician who has used it with success for many years. It also has a reputation for safely reducing high blood pressure, and in this relation we have an exceedingly valuable formula. \n\n10. Juices for Bronchitis: Carrot & garlic, carrot & dandelion, carrot. \n\n11. Vegetables for Bronchitis: Asparagus, cabbage, carrot, lettuce, black and pink radish, beet greens, broccoli, sweet potatoes, spinach, turnip greens. \n\n12. Ginger Bath for Bronchitis: Simply add three tablespoonfuls of the grated root powder to a tubful of hot water. L
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It could be an allergic reaction to something, or it could be anything like chicken pox, measles, or mumps.  Go to your doctor ASAP, only he/she could diagnose you.
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YEAHH! the company that i work for actually came in handy!!\n\nWhat is pneumonia?\nPneumonia is a lung infection that can make you very sick. You may cough, run a fever, and have a hard time breathing. For most people, pneumonia can be treated at home. It often clears up in 2 to 3 weeks. But older adults, babies, and people with other diseases can become very ill. They may need to be in the hospital.\n\nYou can get pneumonia in your daily life, such as at school or work. This is called community-based pneumonia. You can also get it when you are in a hospital or nursing home. This is called hospital-based pneumonia. It may be more severe because you already are ill. This topic focuses on pneumonia you get in your daily life. \n\nWhat causes pneumonia?\nGerms called bacteria or viruses usually cause pneumonia. \n\nPneumonia usually starts when you breathe the germs into your lungs. You may be more likely to get the disease after having a cold or the flu. These illnesses make it hard for your lungs to fight infection, so it is easier to get pneumonia. Having a long-term, or chronic, disease like asthma, heart disease, cancer, or diabetes also makes you more likely to get pneumonia. \n\nWhat are the symptoms?\nSymptoms of pneumonia caused by bacteria usually come on quickly. They may include:\n\nCough. You will likely cough up mucus (sputum) from your lungs. Mucus may be rusty or green or tinged with blood.\nFever.\nFast breathing and feeling short of breath. \nShaking and "teeth-chattering" chills. You may have this only one time or many times.\nChest pain that often feels worse when you cough or breathe in.\nFast heartbeat.\nFeeling very tired or feeling very weak.\nWhen you have mild symptoms, your doctor may call this "walking pneumonia."\n\nOlder adults may have different, fewer, or milder symptoms. They may not have a fever. Or they may have a cough but not bring up mucus. The main sign of pneumonia in older adults may be a change in how well they think. Confusion or delirium is common. Or, if they already have a lung disease, that disease may get worse. \n\nSymptoms caused by viruses are the same as those caused by bacteria. But they may come on slowly and often are not as obvious or as bad. \n\nHow is pneumonia diagnosed?\nYour doctor will ask you about your symptoms and do a physical exam. He or she may order a chest X-ray and a blood test. This is usually enough for your doctor to know if you have pneumonia. You may need more tests if you have bad symptoms, are an older adult, or have other health problems. In general, the sicker you are, the more tests you will have. \n\nYour doctor may also test mucus from your lungs to find out what germ is causing your pneumonia. Finding the exact germ can help your doctor choose the best medicine for you. \n\nHow is it treated?\nYour doctor will give you medicines called antibiotics. These almost always cure pneumonia. You need to take all of your antibiotics so you get well. Do not stop taking them because you feel better. Take them exactly as your doctor tells you. \n\nPneumonia can make you feel very sick. But after you take antibiotics, you should start to feel much better. Call your doctor if you do not start to feel better after 2 full days of antibiotics. Call your doctor right away if you feel worse. \n\nThere are things you can do to feel better during your treatment. Get plenty of rest and sleep, and drink lots of liquids. Do not smoke. If your cough keeps you awake at night, talk to your doctor about using cough medicine. \n\nYou may need to go to the hospital if you have bad symptoms, a weak immune system, or another serious illness.\n\nPneumonia caused by a virus usually cannot be treated with antibiotics. Home treatment, such as rest and taking care of your cough, is the only treatment.\n\nHow can I prevent pneumonia?\nIf you are older than 65 or you have a heart or lung problem, you may want to get a pneumonia vaccine. This shot may prevent pneumon
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probably go to the doctor and get some medicine. My longest cold was probably for 2 and a half weeks.
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just watch what u eat don't eat any sugar oh and try not eating salt for two months
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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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Yes, go to see a doctor.  Don't wait 10 more months.
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could be several very serious diseases you should see a doctor right away!
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Bronchitis is the inflamation of the tubes to the lungs. It is caused by the virus and it is worsened by hard excessive coughing. Generally it starts with a cold and move on to Bronchitis.\n\nSigns:\nhard to breathe\nwheezing\npain in chest\ncant catch a full breath\nhurts to bend over\nfeelings of mucous you cant get out\n\nYou may just have a COLD. With a cold you have watery eyes, itcy hurting throat, possible temperature, coughing, tired, swollen lymphnodes in neck (so it can be hard to swollow), possible headach, chills or hot, and your nose runs.\n\nThe Flu mimics a cold but it can last longer that the week that a cold lasts and you can have high Fever and bedridden.\n\nIf you mom is a nurse, listen to her but make sure she knows all your symptoms. Remeber, you have to wait the week out for a cold with the flu you need a doctor. Doctors can not give you stong meds for a cold, it has to run its course.
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Hi There, I'm not a doctor so I can't diagnose, I can suggest a few things though.  Has your doctor ran blood tests to rule out thyroid, anemia, infections, etc?  How has your blood pressure been?  Do you take any medicines? There are so many things that can cause those symptoms, so I'd say rule out anything they can with blood work, watch your blood pressure, get a chest and sinus xray, and get your ears checked out, heart tests, and if none of that shows anything, maybe allergy tests.  If all those are negative, it could be stress, or something like fibromyalgia.  They really need to do more of a evaluation on you.  Have you been exposed to anything last October maybe at school?  paint fumes? any building remodeling?
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Go to a doctor you could have a really bad sinus infection. I thought I had a cold but It turned out I had a sinus infection for two freaking months.
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You could and since you have been to the doctor I will assume he is competent enough to investigate all causes of your symptoms. But you asked about GERD so here goes....\nSymptoms:   frequent cough or clearing of throat, always feeling something in your throat, burning feelin in throat. sore throat, hoarseness/change in voice possibly, if GERD is severe acid may bubble over into the trachea causing asthma like symptoms\n\nTreatments within your control other than medication are:\nDon't eat right before bedtime\nDecrease alcohol, coffee, and chocolate consumption.  Lose weight(if that is an issue), Don't wear tight fitting clothes. Don't eat acidic food citrus fruits, tomato sauce etc.  Raise the head of your bed 30-45 degrees. \n\nMy ENT always recommended Gaviscon liquid 1 hour before bedtime.  In severe case the esophagus and trachea can be damaged from acid reflux.\n\nGood Luck I hope I gave you some good ideas!
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Go to your doctor and let him swab your throat for a culture.  You may have strep throat.
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Bronchitis\n\nBronchitis is an inflammation or obstruction in the trachea (windpipe) and the large bronchi (air passages) of the respiratory tract. Bronchitis can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection, or it can be triggered by an allergic reaction to molds, pollens, dander or dust. Bronchitis is divided into acute and chronic, with chronic bronchitis being a permanent condition that's usually caused by smoking.\n\nSigns and Symptoms:\n\nRunny nose \nFever \nDry cough \nWheezing \nPain in chest and/or back \nFatigue \nSore throat \nSudden chills \nShaking \nOccasionally bronchospasm (a contraction of the walls of the bronchi) may occur \nLater stages ­ coughing brings up clear sputum at first and later thick, yellow sputum. \nAllergic bronchitis is often worse at night \nChronic bronchitis is characterized by a persistent dry cough without other symptoms. \nDiagnosis:\n\nYour doctor will listen to your chest for wheezing sounds. He or she may also order several different lab tests to rule out other potentially serious respiratory conditions. These tests might include:\n\nSputum culture (to look for pneumonia and/or tuberculosis) \nWhite blood cell count \nGamma M immunoglobulin-specific conjugate (which detects current infection) \nChest X ray to rule out pneumonia, heart failure, or pneumothorax complications \nChest X ray for bronchovascular markings with chronic bronchitis \nPulmonary function test \nElectrocardiogram for differential diagnosis of chest pain \nPulmonary function tests \nTreatment Options:\n\nAcute bronchitis is usually treated effectively with traditional therapies. However, chronic bronchitis is still incurable and often responds better to alternative treatments.\n\nTraditional Treatments:\n\nWhen in the dry cough stage, a cough suppressant may be all that's needed. Dextromethoraphan is common in many over-the-counter cough preparations. The initials "DM" on the label can identify Dextromethoraphn-containing cough suppressants. \nAn expectorant is needed for a wet cough. Guaifenesin is one of the most common and can be found in Donatussin, Meditussin, and Robitussin, among others. Expectorants help thin secretions so that they are easier to cough out. \nA bronchodilator, such as metaproterenol (Alupent) or albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) may be prescribed to relax the airways, stop wheezing and ease breathing. This is generally the only treatment that is effective for chronic bronchitis. \nIn cases where your doctor believes that the bronchitis might be caused by a bacterial infection, he or she will most likely prescribe an antibiotic. \nComplementary and Alternative Therapies:\n\nAlthough traditional treatments work extremely effectively in cases of acute bronchitis, some people still prefer to follow alternative therapies. There are also some alternative therapies that will help speed the effectiveness of traditional treatments and help lessen side effects.\n\nIn cases of chronic bronchitis, alternative therapies may be the only viable option.\n\nNutritional Supplementation:\n\nIf you must take antibiotics, be sure to take supplemental acidophilus and/or bifidobacteria to restore healthy intestinal flora. Follow the directions on the label. Be sure to select a dairy-free product if you are allergic to milk. \nBeta-carotene helps to heal mucus membranes. Take 5,000 IU three times daily until you recover. \nVitamin C and bioflavonoids have anti-inflammatory properties. Take 500 mg of each three times a day until symptoms subside. \nZinc helps to boost the immune system and speed recovery. Take 15 mg twice a day for as long as symptoms last. Take zinc with food to prevent stomach upset. You can also try zinc lozenges which help to stimulate immunity and fight viral infections that cause bronchitis, colds, and flu. \nWarning: Do not take more than 100 mg of zinc per a day from all supplemental sources. \nQuercetin is capable of antioxidant activity and has the ability to fight again
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See a doctor.  Don't take chances with your lungs.  It could be as simple as needing an antibiotic but you may do permanent damage if untreated.  Take care.
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The cough is  probably making your ribs ache.  After a month, no wonder.\n\nWhooping cough is a possibility...I mean, the guy is a doctor.  He should schedule an X Ray though, just to check for pneumonia or pluerisy.  And if it is whooping cough, he ought to be giving you antibiotics!\n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/raising_a_family/hw65686.asp
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Strep throat is caused by the Streptococcus bacteria. I seriously reccomend aquiring a full-spectrum antibiotic and a reevaluation of your living condidions. A physical would be advisable too, untreated Strep can lead to serious heart conditions.