anxious_thoughts
10-04-18, 02:14
Hello everyone,
Let me start off by saying I’ve had this chronic cough since November of last year. I’m only 24 and have never smoked in my life. Doctors don’t know what’s wrong with me. I’ve gotten a chest X-ray done which came out totally normal, and have even taken anti biotics for a chest infection which I didn’t have.
The cough is quite persistent especially at night. I even get some wheezing in my chest (mostly at night but occasionally happens during the day) and the doctor has given me a blue puffer for this. I constantly feel like there’s phlegm in my throat and I always have to clear it. I have bad post nasal drip which I’m sure is the reason for it.
I’ve been to an allergist, found out I’m allergic to hay fever, cat fur, and dust mites. My allergist suggest I get tested for asthma so did one test and I’m currently waiting to do the other one next month.
The cough is definitely worse when I lie down but doing a nasal rinse will sometimes help it. I have that “chesty cough” sensation in my chest but the cough is pretty dry and normal. I honestly think it’s post nasal drip but I’m not sure!
Anyways, today I noticed that my throat had quite a bit of phlegm. So I coughed it out and noticed a streak of blood with my clear phlegm. It happened two more times so far where I’ve noticed a light streak of blood. Now I’m extremely anxious and worried about cancer or something :doh:
My allergies have been pretty bad this week though, I have watery eyes and and itchy nose with sneezing.
What do you guys think about my current situation? Should the phlegm with blood be something to worry about? Should I tell my doctor to maybe take a look at my sinuses? I’m so fed up with this cough!
Let me start off by saying I’ve had this chronic cough since November of last year. I’m only 24 and have never smoked in my life. Doctors don’t know what’s wrong with me. I’ve gotten a chest X-ray done which came out totally normal, and have even taken anti biotics for a chest infection which I didn’t have.
The cough is quite persistent especially at night. I even get some wheezing in my chest (mostly at night but occasionally happens during the day) and the doctor has given me a blue puffer for this. I constantly feel like there’s phlegm in my throat and I always have to clear it. I have bad post nasal drip which I’m sure is the reason for it.
I’ve been to an allergist, found out I’m allergic to hay fever, cat fur, and dust mites. My allergist suggest I get tested for asthma so did one test and I’m currently waiting to do the other one next month.
The cough is definitely worse when I lie down but doing a nasal rinse will sometimes help it. I have that “chesty cough” sensation in my chest but the cough is pretty dry and normal. I honestly think it’s post nasal drip but I’m not sure!
Anyways, today I noticed that my throat had quite a bit of phlegm. So I coughed it out and noticed a streak of blood with my clear phlegm. It happened two more times so far where I’ve noticed a light streak of blood. Now I’m extremely anxious and worried about cancer or something :doh:
My allergies have been pretty bad this week though, I have watery eyes and and itchy nose with sneezing.
What do you guys think about my current situation? Should the phlegm with blood be something to worry about? Should I tell my doctor to maybe take a look at my sinuses? I’m so fed up with this cough!