Update I have Chest Infection - Asthma Message Board

terrible · 10-13-2005, 08:01 PM

Hi all,

I saw my doc on Tuesday 11th Oct not good news I have a chest infection on antibiotics now & prednisone again as well as 2 puffs of symbicort 3xdaily. I'm not sleeping too good of a night.

I haven't had a cold or anything don't know how I got this chest infection, hope I dont get it again.

Regards

Midget · 10-13-2005, 09:02 PM

*HUGS* Make sure to drink plenty of fluids, get plenty of rest...and you will make it through this. I had a pretty nasty cough a while back, but since I was out of town I couldn't make it to my doc...by the time I could get to see him, it celared up. But, with winter coming, I wouldn't be surprised if I ended up with a sinus infection, or a chest infection - or both sometime in the next few months. :P

terrible · 10-13-2005, 09:14 PM

Hi Midget,

Nice to meet you.

I've been drinking plenty of water & resting I'm a lot better today.

Take care.

Johna · 10-14-2005, 07:53 PM

Were you sick is that why you went to the doc? Does anyone ever have back pain or rib pain when their asthma is acting up?

terrible · 10-15-2005, 06:12 PM

Hi Johna,

How are you?

No I wasn't sick I was waking up a lot with chest tightness, I noticed once I was spitting up green mucous then again a few weeks later didn't worry me, my PF was dropping & using my reliever just about everyday.

I've noticed having chest infection my ribs & chest is a bit sore when I cough.

My never suffer with back pain or rib pain when my asthma is acting up though.

P.S. Does anyone know when your doctor taps u on your lower back & then listens what does that mean? As my doc did that.

Regards