How Long.....

[islasmum]

Does this flipping cold and cough germ last? I seem to have had both for a few weeks now, and am getting seriously annoyed with it!

[Sqad]

Sounds as though this "flipping cold" may well be an allergy as it has lasted this long, so I suggest that you call into your GP and he may give you some anti-histamines or indeed a short course of steroids if he feels it would be appropriate.

[penelope2]

I was told by the pharmacist that if it lasted for more than 3 weeks then go to GP. Ended up with stress fracture of ribs due to violent coughing so ended up at Gp's and given anti-biotics as a precaution anyway.

[islasmum]

Thank you for your answers, I've got to visit the gp early next week in any case, so will ask him about this then.
Poor you, penelope, sounds painful, I think that I've pulled a muscle in my chest from coughing.

[Ann]

My husband had it for 9 weeks and he couldn't get any treatment or antibiotics despite having had a heart attack in the past.

[lilacben]

Well I started with mine Christmas eve felt really rough for about 3 or four weeks. Doctor said it was a flu virus that was going around...As I was still coughing he sent me to have a chest xray....all clear....but still got this annoying tickly cough..which makes me cough so much until I urge and think I am going to be sick.!
Hope the spring will get warmer and we will all be better. x

[yogasun]

lilacben. I sympathise I am never ill. In fact when my Yoga students heard me coughing in class they were really worried about the virus that had got me!
Mr.YS insisted I went to GP and he was shocked to see me! Checked chest said not infected and have to be patient, excuse the pun! That's fine, not a fan of antibiotics unless really essential. Just so tiring coughing all the time!

[islasmum]

I hope that we all feel better very soon!