Cough?

[raneyf]

I haven't had a cough up to this point, or really any respiratory symptoms, but this week I've developed a bit of a cough that sounds "junky." It's really not too bad. If I laugh you can also hear it. The cough doesn't wake me up, and I probably only cough less than 5 times a day. It doesn't produce phlegm. I also have sneezing, a red throat and intermittent stuffy/runny nose. Does anyone have any opinion on if it's LC related or maybe hopefully just a cold or sinuses? If you do think it's LC related, does that mean the cancer is progressing? I have an appt. Tues, just stressing out currently.

Thanks,

Raney

[Judy-OK]

Hi Raney ... those symptoms sounds to me like my twice a year cold I used to get. Every spring and fall it would come around like clock work. Thankfully I have not had it yet this year. So as they say ... if in doubt contact the oncologist but try no to borrow trouble. I realize that every little pain or twinge I feel when I am this close to getting a scan makes my mind zoom off to places it just should NOT go. Let us know what you find out or how you are feeling. Take care.

[golden275]

I had a cough and runny nose and a nasal drip for 2 months. Dr gave me Rx for my allergies and it pretty much cleared up. He said the nasal drip was probably causing my cough. Even my breathing is better now that I'm on allergy meds. Hope that's all it is for you too.

[blaze100]

Hi Raney, This just started and sounds like the usual cold this time of year. Did you get the flu shot? I would try to rest. Hopefully it goes away in a few weeks.

Barb

[marym]

Sounds like a cold - but watch for a fever.

Rest lots!

Mary

[chrissy63078]

Hi there-

Sounds like the typical cold that is going around. I have had this same cold you are describing for about 2 weeks now. I'm a caregiver, so I can tell you that what you describe sounds just like the cold that I have. The doctor said that if the cough didn't go away by this week I need to get antibiotics.

[Welthy]

Tarceva caused a lot of sinus drainage and drippy nose things for my husband. He coughed much more while on it because of post-nasal drip. It was not a productive cough either. Maybe this is what is happening to you. He thought he had a head cold at first. The Doctor prescribed Respa AR pills to help dry him up. Now he is off Tarceva and all the coughing and dripping have gone away.

Just a thought. Glad you are seeing the Doc tomorrow.

Welthy