Chest infection advice?
958596
Absolutely do not worry about wasting the doctor's time. You seem very kind, but when it comes to your child, the doctor would want you to come back. That is why the doctors are there, to help you. I would take her back anyway, before you sent her back to school.
585714
getting stabbed in the chest.
635371
If you do not control his runny nose, (post nasal drip) it WILL become a wonderful highway for bacteria that  causes bronchitis.  Please ask your doctor what he recommends.  I would use benedryl, which is an antihistamine.  Then I would dust, vacuum thoroughtly, and get any pets and pet hair out of the house if possible;if not bathe the animals to cut down the hair and dander.  Give him lots of fluids to keep the mucous thin and therefore will not carry as much bacteria.  He must be miserable.  God Bless.
287446
You should avoid caffeinated coffee, tea and cola. They make you lose more fluids than you gain. Stay clear of cigarette smoke. Eat chicken soup or drink hot tea to relieve chest congestion. Try eating hot, spicy foods such as hot peppers or curry to thin the mucus; plug in the vaporizor.
407612
CALL AN ADVICE NURSE AT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITAL\n\nITS FREE AND THEY CAN TELL YOU WHAT TO DO!\n\nThere could be a serious infection developing if your Doctor hasnt seen it since youve last been there.
324271
i agree with nitehawk on this, in addition they should be using some higher antibiotics ...maybe tazobactam with piperacillin should help..\nand local antisepsis can be maintained with plain betadine bandages or powder in case of open wounds\nthe patient also should be monitored for septicemia...cuz that can be really dangerous in this patient.
141384
Here are a couple of good ideas:\n\nSteam inhalation to help prevent secondary infections when you have a cold (bronchitis). It's really quite easy: Bring a pot of water to a boil, take it off the fire, then stand over it and create a tent with a towel over your head and the pot. Purse your lips and breathe steam though your mouth. For best results, before inhaling, steep a small handful of sage and/or eucalyptus leaves or a teaspoon of the essential oils of either or both (available at herb shops) in the steaming water. Not only is this procedure soothing, it's preventive, since the aromatic oils are known to retard bacterial growth.\n\nAnother remedy is strong ginger tea, which helps clear up chest congestion. Peel and grate (lengthwise on the large holes of a grater) a chunk of fresh gingerroot. Place 1 to 2 teaspoons of the gingerroot into a mug of just-boiled water. Cover and let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain and drink. (If you like, add honey to taste.) Drink a few cups of ginger tea throughout the day. \n\nHope this helps!
157327
Two months is a long time to stay on antibiotics.  Have they been able to determine if there is some other condition that is the underlying casue of your pleurisy?  It might be time to ask for a second opinion and see if there is something else causing it that needs to be treated.
1088605
You didn't mention anything about a bruise and swelling on the neck and chest sounds pretty hard to injure without having other parts of your body involved.  It's also been a day.  I'd go to the doctor's.  Good luck.
985013
chest muscles or still some kind of lung inflammation.Take a asprin an see if it goes away if so see a doc
564469
Infection go to the doctor ok
258638
Go to the doctor for advice
212990
as a plastic surgical RN.....isn't your first visit coming up soon?. didn't they give you a phone number to call with any questions, eventhe smallest concerns?\n\na little infection turns into a large infection and then onto a nightmare.....put a dry, sterile bandage over wound and call md now....they will instruct you on what to do this evening and to come on in tomorrow....\n\ngood luck!email is you have any questions.....glad to help you more of a one on one
693839
Yes, you may have pneumonia or bronchitis.  You should get a chest x-ray.  Blood in the spit(sputum) is not normal if its coming from the lungs and not from your mouth.
41330
your best bet is to get them to a physocologist first to get a handle on these attacks, then take it one day at time.  It sucks but thats better than the altenative.
227765
Increase your liquid intake and make sure your house is humidified properly.\nGargle with warm salt water (¼ teaspoon salt to ½ cup water) several times a day.\nDrink a glass of hot water with 1 teaspoon lemon juice and some honey. You'll feel better instantly. You can also drink a chamomile tea with lemon and honey added.\nCut a lemon into 2 pieces. Take one piece and put some salt and black pepper on it, press with a knife so that salt-pepper penetrate into the lime. Put the lemon on heat to make it warm. Slowly lick this lemon squeezing it until no juice remains. Do it 2-3 times a day.\nChives and scallions are helpful for a sore throat when simmered in water for 5 minutes. Drink as a tea.\nFigs, beets are beneficial in sore throat.\nEat garlic. Garlic is an anti-septic and good for many conditions.\nTake over-the-self pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Motrin IB®, Advil®).\nuse commonsense hygeine.
1001268
i have bruised my ribs and broke one there is nothing you can do but maybe ice it for the next 48 then use a hot pack. sorry to say but you are just gonna have to deal with it. I feel for you bro.