WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for December, 2000: Re: not a gyn question but would appreciate some input.

Re: not a gyn question but would appreciate some input.

From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Tue, 12 Dec 2000 11:43:24 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 12 Dec 2000, mj wrote: >
>I have had a cold, cough and ear infections for about two weeks now. I
>saw my doc and took an antibiotic for the ear infections. I am feeling
>better except for a hacking cough. Yesterday at worked i was approached
>by someone who said she didn't mean to butt in but was a nurse and was
>concerned with my cough. She was wearing a nurses uniform. She said
>she heres coughs all day and has trained ears and knows a concernning
>cough when she hears one. She said she though i had broncitis or
>pnemonea. I just assumed the hacking is just the lingering cough from
>the cold. My question is one can you nurses and doctors really tell
>just by the sound of a cough if it needs treatment? Had this nurse not
>said anything i would not be giving this hacking a second thought. I am
>coughing up a thick yellow bloody phelgm though. I am having surgery in
>a week and a half and know i need to get this cleared up. I just hate
>the thought of sitting in my doctors waiting run full of sick people if
>a visit isn't necessary. thanks.
>
>--
>mj
>

There are different kinds of coughs, and some are more concerning than others. You should talk with the doctor that is going to do your surgery about this problem, as it may impact when you have your surgery.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation with, and examination by, a qualified medical professional.

Due to time and energy constraints, I will be unable to answer any personal e-mails. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

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