Cough cough

[Shiverrrrmetimbers]

Following a bout of the flu I’ve had a cough for nearly 5 weeks now. I’ve been to a doctor who said my chest sounded clear but referred me for a chest X-ray which was also clear.

But I’m still coughing up phlegm daily and my chest feels tight. I’m not coughing at night but coughing lots upon exercise eg walking. My nose and ears feel congested if this could somehow be linked.

Anyone have any ideas what this could be or anyone had similar?

When I had flu, I had that final cough for weeks. The GP gave me a short course of steroids which allowed that last bit of congestion out iykwim 😀 I just couldn't shift it with a tight chest.

Thanks Beachyhead - how long did it last in the end?

The steroids knocked it on the head in the space of a week. They were very odd little, bitter tablets, which I had to take 8 at a time, once a day!

Great thanks - now I just need to somehow get another doctors appointment!