FIL persistant cough

[halfthesize]

hoping for some advice my FIL has had a cough for 2 months with severe head pain whilst coughing, fatigue and blurred vision, he is unhappy about going to gp but we are very worried.

[MolotovCocktail]

Please insist that he goes to his GP. The head pain and fatigue could be to do with the cough itself: is the cough powerful? Does he cough at night?

Is the cough productive? I.e. is he coughing anything up?

The blurred vision could be a separate issue, but who knows? Best get him to talk his symptoms over with his GP; possibly have some sputum sample(s) taken and possibly a chest x-ray.

Good luck.

[AttilaTheMeerkat]

If a cough lasts for longer than 3 weeks, it should be checked out medically.

He needs to go to his GP asap, if he hesitates someone should attend the surgery with him to make sure he sees the doctor.

[CMOTDibbler]

He needs to go to the GP. Have stern words

[Stubbed]

My mum's persistent cough was a symptom of (non smoking related) lung cancer. If so, the sooner he goes to get treatment, the longer he has to live.

[halfthesize]

Thanks for your responses, I have had stern words and with the of MIL & DH we managed to get him to see a GP today. They are running lots of tests, ecg, chest xray, bloods and full medical. Fingers crossed for good news, they are doing all tests tomorrow.