Pneumonia or upper respiratory infection

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Avatar n tn Infections usually start out as upper respiratory infections, such as from a cold and then travel down into your lungs (lower respiratory infection). Other times it's from getting the flu and a secondary infection sets in, such as pneumonia or acute bronchitis. Other times you could get acute bronchitis from being exposed to a lot of irritants in the air (such as wood dust, heavy pollution etc).
1100598 tn?1413127426 I have asthma. In October, I developed an upper respiratory infection that caused swollen lymph nodes in my neck and an ear infection/sore throat, and later on a cough. The cough has hung on since then. I have had two chest x-rays, which have come back negative. My doctor put me on a course of prednisone, which did nothing. The cough brings up a foaming white phlegm, and sometimes causes heart palpitations.
1086863 tn?1278630315 Time for a doctor visit. Could be any infection or allergic reaction to the fumes from the paint. Could turn to pneumonia so best to get it checked out now.
Avatar f tn t a category for walking pneumonia or upper respiratory infection , so here it goes anyway. Ok, so Last week on februrary the 2nd I got a sore throat, the next day I had a runny nose and felt like **** for a few days after that and then I developed a cough, I went to the doctor and he said I had upper respiratory infection (bronchitis).. so he gave me a z pac which lasted 5 days, and after day 3 I started feeling better and after the last pill, I felt fine. No cough, no sore throat, nothing.
Avatar n tn I would just like to say, ive got this same thing at the moment, and the pain is tight and horrendous, i was given antibiotics for bronchitis, i also have tried steaming, but im very congested and cant break up the phlegm, maybe its the congestion causing this pain .. i just wish the pain would go away.Also my throat is very dry, maybe its a bad bought off flu?
Avatar m tn I am taking bactrim for a UTI. I also have a sore throat. No scratchiness or raw feeling. It just hurts to swallow. (Like when a piece of potato chip gets stuck going down.) Doctor yesterday took a swab but said bactrim doesn't work for upper respiratory infections. However, she didn't give me an other antibiotic. I don't have fever. But she said the bactrim may be preventing me from having fever. When I looked on line, it said that bactrim is prescribed for upper respiratory.
Avatar f tn A cough is generally a result of an irritant such as stomach acid (gastric reflux), mucus (asthma), hair spray, perfume, dust, pollen, mold, even spicy food, post nasal drip, or infection. It could also be due to infection such as pneumonia or bronchitis. Chronic sore throats can be allergic, viral or bacterial in origin. Many viral conditions like EBV (glandular fever) behave in this way with recurrent respiratory infections.
1901977 tn?1333991726 I was trying to tough it out but my upper respiratory infection has moved down into my chest and with my asthma, the doctor is really worried about it turning into pneumonia and just put me on the "Z-Pack" (Azithromycin)antibiotics. I'm in my 12th week right now, and really worried about taking them. But the doctor says if my breathing goes bad or I get pneumonia that's much worse for the baby...so I just took my first dose tonight.
1925157 tn?1328929017 I did have to take antibiotics for the upper respiratory infection because we were worried about pneumonia, but again, the baby is fine.
Avatar n tn my mother has a nonproductive cough, fever of 102, expiratory wheezes, severe upper left back pain. Any ideas?
Avatar f tn A holistic doctor from France I met at a conference told me that he had treated successfully thousands of patients suffering from ANY upper respiratory tract infections, from pneumonia to bronchitis, from flu to laryngitis, using the following remedy: One ounce of Magnesium Chloride flakes (Pharmaceutical grade) per one liter of spring water, sipped very slowly throughout the entire day. Repeat for 3-4 days.
Avatar f tn Have you had a virus lately such as the flu or a bad cold? Some times you can get walking pneumonia after that or bronchitis.
Avatar m tn m not as sick as I was with pneumonia but I still feel fatigued. Is it pneumonia all over again or some other infection. I seem to have a sore throat also now.
1939530 tn?1323758027 1) an upper respiratory infection or allergic reaction to something you were exposed to in cleaning your house and 2) an upper gastrointestinal disorder, responsible for the vomiting. It Is also possible that your vomiting may be due, at least in part to excessive amounts of swallowed phlegm.
Avatar m tn It can be clear or cloudy and be produced in the absence of infection. Observe it closely to see if there is any yellowish or greenish color (which would indicate infection). There are medications available (both prescription and non-prescription) to thin the mucus and make it easier to cough up. They are called "expectorants". Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for recommendations.
Avatar n tn There is some kind of upper respiratory infection going in this year.
Avatar n tn I cant stop coughing I know its upper respiratory and I lose urine by the bucket, as many times as I cough. Its not just a drop its a lot!! I dont think Depends would help. I have to sit on top of three triple folded towels. Help please any ideas, I had a bladder repair 30 yrs ago can the heavy coughing have damaged the netting they put in?
480668 tn?1208397918 With the combination of severe upper (sinuses) and lower (pneumonia) respiratory infection have you been thoroughly tested for a variety of immunodeficiency states, including serum IgA deficiency? If not, you should be tested. Did the physician who did the FESS request thorough cultures of the abscess noted at surgery and was the tissue removed from your sinuses subjected to careful pathology exam to exclude an underlying disease such as granulomatous disease of the sinuses?
Avatar m tn Six week HIV test negative. Went to Dr. who said I have a upper respiratory infection. Three months later, swollen armpits became pneumonia. Took azithromycin, cleared my lungs & pneumonia, but upper body caught on fire. Developed small bumps on forearms. Got tested for Syphillis, Gono, Chlymadia, HSV 1 & 2. All negative with the exception of HSV1. MRI revealed I had herniated discs c2-5 in cervical spine. Put on inflammatory and pain killers. Took blood panel test at 10 months.
Avatar m tn a few yrs ago i had a real bad upper resp. infection with bronc. at first they thought it was copd or asthma and they gave me inhalers ,prednazone more inhalers and it went on for wks and still no help my rib cage felt like someone used it for a punching bag , i was having trouble breathing , then one day i got a bad bad pain in my left back ribs were lung is located so i went to e.r. and they were the ones telling me i had a real bad upper resp infection and needed antibiotics asap !
469349 tn?1217606941 Any upper respiratory infection can worsen symptoms or bring new ones on. If your tinnitus persists after your sinus/upper respiratory infection, you may need to have other tests done. The fact that you can stop the tinnitus by pushing on your jugular vein indicates that this is probably what is called a "venous hum" due to a dominant venous system on that side.
242516 tn?1368223905 m sure you have a friend who has the sniffles, fever, chills, aches and pains of a viral upper respiratory infection. This is different from a bacterial infection such as sinusitis, bronchitis, or pneumonia. A viral infection doesn't improve with antibiotics as these infections do. A virus hijacks your own body's healthy cells and uses it to reproduce and spread. A bacteria is its own living cell and multiplies and spreads on its own and is easier to destroy in that process.
1232362 tn?1333135406 My cats have upper respiratory infections (being spread amongst themselves by violent sneezing despite my best efforts) and I'm wondering if I can pick this up from them. I have asthma and am prone to these infections myself and have had both walking and regular pneumonia a few times. I'm taking all the regular precautions: washing my hands, etc.
Avatar f tn I've had pneumonia for the past week (and an upper respiratory infection before that)... So I've been coughing up a storm. I have had NO bladder control for 2 weeks. Just started getting it back a little 2 days ago when I stopped coughing as much as I was. Still wearing incontinence pads as a precaution, but don't change them nearly as much as I was. Last ounce of dignity... Gone.
Avatar n tn hi, one of my closest friend had a short duration of upper respiratory infection. X - rays were taken which showed ihazziness. later CT was done and showed multiple nodes infilterated over the lungs. Ct guided biopsy was done which showed negative for malignancy and TB; necrotic tisuuue was found. repeat x-rays had reduced haziness Doctors are not sure about diagnosis. Is it cancer or pneumonia or allergic reaction or just tuberculosis? pls reply...... very much worried.
Avatar m tn I have been suffering from throat and upper respiratory tract infection for a week period now. For the last 2 days i have been getting sputum that as a strong Rotten onion taste and it is pale yellow in colour. I request the experts to help me out, what it indicates and what would be the medical treatment.