Bronchitis and other questions???

[hmeshow]

I have been sick for a few days... I just quit smoking 4 days ago... FOR GOOD. Anyway, i went to the Dr today and he said that I have bronchitis but that it may be pnemonia because of the severity of the pain I am having when I caugh. He wanted to do a chest xray but I had my kids with me and they would only let them wait alone in the waiting room. He said that he was ok with my not getting it done now and just starting an antibiotoc (I also have an ear infection). He said that he would treat pnemonia the same way. He also gave me a cough syrup with codione and said that will also help, I am afraid to take it because he said it is a narcotic... I also have small kiddos and need to be my best. This cough is SO PAINFUL and non productive.. anyone have an ideas on what to do while I wait for the meds to work? The only thing that helps me is taking a hot bath...I am also VERY dizzy and I read the sometimes coughing can make you pass out. Is this common???? I have my 3 young kids here and I am worried....

[jacalynfreeborn]

You are going to have to take it if you are in pain. One thing you could do is get in the tub with your kids in your b suit. Or nude, whatever you feel comfortable doing. And put your kids down for a nap and sleep awhile. Or you could run some hot water in the sink and put a towel over your head to breath in the moist air. The cough medicine should not be too strong in the lowest dose, so don't fret. You will be a little looped but not too bad. You will know what is going on and how to react to any situation. If you do take it and you get a little higher than you would like just eat some bread to soak it up. I have had to do this before.

[kmr1234]

First of all, a true diagnosis of Pneumonia can only be dectected with a CXR. For the cough, ask your doctor to prescribe a non-narcotic cough syrup for during the day and save the one with Codeine for at night. Tylenol and Mortrin for pain. Good Luck!

[crissypeach]

You need some help because you have to take the meds. Yes I know as a mom that you think you need to be there for them but think of it like this...Do you want to get put into a hospital for like 2 Weeks to a month? or end up breaking a rib?I have been there many times and have learned that if possible get some out side help ask your mom to take the kids for the weekend or a cousin. If you have no one there are things you can do so you do not have to take the cough meds.1) HOT tea, strong black hot tea2) mint, suck on some hard mints3) hot showers4)restIt hurts like hell yes I know but it will go away. Good luck if it gets worse go to docs asap

[Patti Wray]

I am sorry to hear of your pain, again the devil is a liar! I think you are going through withdrawal from not smoking your system is rebelling from not smoking all the impurities are coming out. PLEASE be careful with the codeine. Try drinking plenty tea, get alkaselza plus(I Spelt it wrong) it's safer, if your mouth is dry get some peppermints the coolness will also help with trouble breathing. (the smell from the peppermint) Everytime mucus want to come out reguardless to where you are at let it. You lying demon take your hands off this WOMEN, MOTHER,someone LOVES this CHILD of GOD!!!!!!!!! PRAY HARD add your children in your prayers. I would ask for your name but I'll put what I have on my prayer list. Blessings of Healings Overflow in your household and your hearts desires for your household be his gift to you always. Oh get an ointment for pain and an old fashion remedy Vicks Vapor rub.