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Terrible cough - not slept for days!

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gruffalosmile · 03/12/2013 19:21

Had a cold last week, not too bad in itself but have now been left with this terrible cough. I am asthmatic and a bit wheezy so using both brown and blue inhalers, also taking decongestants. Cough is dry but I feel like I want to cough up phlegm, any that does come up is clear though. My chest aches, my throat hurts from coughing, I keep wetting myself (!) and I cannot sleep so am totally exhausted, feel like a zombie. Will try some steam inhalation. Any other tips??

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Kasterborous · 03/12/2013 20:23

Might be worth trying a steroid nasal spray. DH gets like this after a cough, and has been prescribed one in the past and it helps. You can buy one from the pharmacy.

gruffalosmile · 03/12/2013 20:26

Thanks yes I think I will go to pharmacy tomorrow. Have heard olive leaf extract is good for chest problems but nowhere to get that near me, will have to send off for some. I know from previous experience no point going to docs, they will just tell me it is viral and nowt they can do, which is fair enough I suppose. I had to put the phone down on someone at work today because I was mid cough/choke, very embarassing.

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MrsRandom78 · 03/12/2013 20:34

Vicks on your feet? Hope you feel better soon!

Kasterborous · 03/12/2013 20:37

Might be worth gargling with something as well, might help stop your throat feeling as tickly.

Greenandcabbagelooking · 03/12/2013 22:36

I feel your pain. I feel a bit better sleeping propped up with extra pillows. Or you could try raising the head end of your bed.

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