jcawork Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 I have developed a cough for the last week of radiation. I am wheezing and coughing a bit of clear stuff up. I sound as bad as I did last winter (which got better after checmo started). Wondered if anyone else got this and if it cleared up. Thanks, Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hi Jen, I did do some coughing while going through the end of my radiation. It was to help me get the phlem up out of my throat. The phlem was awful. I was always hacking it up! Other than that, how are you doing? Rachel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teresag Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Get it checked out. If you have radiation pneumonitis, it can be treated, and should be. Best wishes to you, Teresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy RN Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Jen-I still cough after 1 1/2 yrs. The Dr said it was from the radiation. BUT you need to let him/her know! Coughing can be signs of other problems. How is everything else?? Love Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 If you don't already have a pulmonologist, get one now. Radiation pneumonitis can be a real problem. It's a little early for that to be the problem, but it's not impossible. A good pulmonologist can keep watch on your lung function and treat any problems promptly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Hi Jen, I still have a cough and flem(sp) over a year out now and it still comes and goes,every time I mention it to dr. they all is good.?? I still think you should have it checked out,better safe than sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDianneB Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 Jen -- I just finished 34 radiation treatments last Thursday (Sept. 10th). For about the last 2 weeks of treatment I had a "radiation wheeze" that the Radiation Oncologist had told me was to be expected. He asked about it every week when I saw him, and listened to my chest, and said it was not of concern. When I saw the Pulmonologist a few weeks ago, he said the same, and said it would only be of concern if I coughed up blood or had a real problem breathing -- neither of which I've had or even come close. It seemed to me to be creeping up my windpipe -- having started in my chest and now feels like it's almost in my throat! The Rad. Onc. says I'm doing splendidly, and that should go away on its own soon. I noticed just this weekend that it's actually better, as in I'm not wheezy all the time. It's also not as pronounced as it was for a while -- meaning not as noisy! It helps me to take a few deep breaths now and then -- almost like I'm exercising my lungs. I do this when I'm working, just sitting around watching tv, or whenever I think of it. What they call "deep cleansing breaths" are also good -- I bet lots of people learned those in Lamaze classes! It's a slow, deep breath in through the nose, and a slow breath out through the mouth. Works wonders! Now, to work on the leather skin I developed during radiation. Ewwww!!! Di Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcawork Posted September 18, 2004 Author Share Posted September 18, 2004 Thanks for the responses. I am coughing and wheezing and just hate it. Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted September 20, 2004 Share Posted September 20, 2004 yes, radiation worsen my dad's cough. Kind of dry cough. Tell the doctor and they may give some prescriptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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