Real gross problem/question...

Wyld Blu · May 25, 2005

Hi,

I got kind of a gross...no it's a real gross problem/question. I have bronchitis with pnemonia right now...lucky me. LOL. I am taking Amoxicillian and Robitussin for the cough. However, I keep having to hawk up the gross stuff...you know the phlegmn. It feels the same as vomiting and I am worried about my band slipping. I am not nauseous, but it is the only way to get some of this crap out of my system. Any suggestions? I am drinking tons of hot tea and Water, but I still have to get this stuff up and out. HELP.

-Blu-

NancySmiles · May 25, 2005

Sounds like you're doing all the right things....I was going to suggest more Water cuz that brings it up...but you're already doing that.

the best me · May 25, 2005

That Robitussin is an expectorant and will help loosen that phlegm so it's easier to cough up, thus, less hard on your diaphragm and band. I'm not sure there is a better way to get the gunk out of your chest. Do you have an inhaler to loosen chest congestion? Water, your meds, rest, coughing it up and time are the best things for your bronchitis with pneumonia. I'm no nurse though, so someone else please chime in...

happy healing!!

bandit · May 25, 2005

How about a humidifier? Thats how I helped my daughter. She got pnemonia when she was less than a week old and almost died. Also breathing treatments would help. Sometimes they will give u a machine to take home if your insurance is good.

Wyld Blu · May 26, 2005

Hi guys,

Thanks for your kind words. I am STILL sick! I do feel a bit better with the antibiotics but it is slow going! I go to my band doc on the 31st. So, I am going to talk to him about this. It is to the point of when I have to get this crap out of my chest, it is causing me to PB too. THIS SUCKS.