Piper is this 'cough' wide spread. I have this 'cough' for weeks. Hubby and I both had bronchitis which I have never had before. Got well now I am getting it again.
I didn't have a cough, but I was violently ill on Monday morning. Still don't know what caused it.
My family had a long term cough throughout most of August and September. For me it would stop at night, but kick in in the day. Went on for about 5 weeks for myself and all but my youngest were affected. Saw the doc, got chest xrays (previous year had a partial lung collaspe, not diagnosed, due to a broncial attack). He just prescribed some antibiotics as a preventative measure, same for my wife. Lots of others around us had the same.
good question Davey...don't know
Officials watch whooping cough numbers
Nationwide, pertussis is at a 40-year high
Symptoms generally include runny nose, sneezing, coughing and fever. Coughing may come in spells, with a general wheeze after these that gives the "whooping" sound. These coughing spells can also result in vomiting, which may lead to malnutrition.
http://www.journalstar.com/articles/2004/12/29/local/doc41d33570a5186324914712.txt
Evaluation of the Patient with Chronic Cough
If the cause of chronic cough remains unclear, high-resolution computed tomographic scanning of the chest, bronchoscopy, and referral to a pulmonary specialist may be indicated. The approach to diagnosing chronic cough in immunocompromised patients and children is similar to the approach in immunocompetent adults. However, a CD4+ cell count can help determine the potential for opportunistic infections in immunocompromised patients.
Chronic cough is a common reason for physician visits in the United States and other industrialized nations.1-3 However, some patients with chronic cough fail to seek medical attention because of lack of concern or denial. This article presents a systematic, evidence-based approach to the evaluation of chronic cough. The approach is based on the results of prospective studies and an evidence-based practice guideline.1
Cough may be characterized as acute (lasting less than three weeks), subacute (lasting three to eight weeks), or chronic (persisting beyond eight weeks).
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http://www.aafp.org/afp/20040501/2159.html
Mr. crabbie and I have had a cough/cold since before thanksgiving, along with other friends. I chalked up mine to low resistance from chemo not letting me fight it off as quickly as normal. Mr. crabbie does not have this excuse.