Re: Chronic Bronchitis

Forum Home >> Health >> Breathing & Lungs (Respiratory) >> COPD >> Chronic Bronchitis

Author

Messages

Sierra

Joined: 12-Aug-2007
Posts: 25

Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 08:05 pm Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
I have been a life-long smoker, and it is certainly taking a toll on my health lately. I started smoking when I was 14, and now I am 52. (I am trying to quit -- I just need to go to town first and get some nicotine-replacement products.) I have developed a chronic cough in the past year or so that worries me a lot, but I can't afford to see a doctor. From what I've read about coughs, I'm pretty sure it's chronic bronchitis. Does anyone know of any over-the-counter treatments or herbs I could try to alleviate this darn cough? Thanks!
Tags: chronic-bronchitis , over-the-counter-drugs , herbs , coughs

Author

Messages

Sparky

Joined: 15-Aug-2007
Posts: 13

Posted: Fri Aug 17, 2007 03:18 am Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
Congratulations on taking the first step to quitting tobacco! My grandpa has COPD, although I think he has emphysema too. He has to use an inhaler, like the ones' you use for asthma. I haven't heard of any herbs, and the only OTC remedies I can think of are cough syrups. Maybe you can ask a pharmacist? Good luck on not smoking!! :)

Author

Messages

Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248

Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 09:26 pm Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
I think smoking is the biggest culprit because I have two family members with COPD and both smoke or did when they were younger. Scarry. Sissy

Author

Messages

RavenCares

Joined: 25-Jul-2007
Posts: 197

Posted: Tue Dec 18, 2007 07:47 am Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
I have an aunt who was diagnosed with COPD a couple years ago. The scary thing is she quit smoking about 17 years before she was diagnosed. That is kind of depressing...

Author

Messages

Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248

Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2007 07:40 pm Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
That is so sad when someone makes a change for the better and then they find out that they have a disease or disorder. Sorry to hear. Sissy

Author

Messages

Sissy

Joined: 18-Jul-2007
Posts: 248

Posted: Tue Jan 08, 2008 08:08 pm Post topic: Chronic Bronchitis
I had forgotten about this but when my mother was younger she had chronic bronchitis. It was a constant battle until she ran across a doctor that began treating her for allegeries. He said that for some it is a side effect of bad allegeries! I know that at a certain point it is certainly not allegeries but probably does not help it either! Hope this helps! Sissy

UnitedProject.org Inc. (c) 2006-2008 All content published on UnitedProject.org is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice, diagnosis or treatment provided by your physician or other healthcare professionals. If you think you are experiencing a medical problem or an emergency please contact your physician, local emergency room or call 911. Healthcare benefits and discounts are not insurance and not intended as a substitute for health insurance. Except when other source is cited, all content posted by members is licensed under Creative Commons Public Domain License.

Site last updated 07/18/08 - loaded in 0.0833 seconds