Chest Infection

TomR6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Karma :

Hi all.

I've being having this real chesty/phlegmy cough over the past couple of weeks, used the NHS direct site to help diagnose what it is and says it's most likely a chest infection.

It hasn't been too bad up untill this week where it has been hurting a bit when I cough harder. Also phlegm has being coming up my throat into my mouth Sick

Now what do I do? I don't really want to be taking time off work and going to the doctors, so will my immune system take care of it by itself? Or am I better of getting the Anti Biotics?

Any help? Thanks alot
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LustyLew · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2004 Karma :

I'd suggest going to the docs. you'll only need an hour or os off if its not far away.

I've tried letting my body get rid of throat infection by itself but I find that sometimes they are more likely to come back.

Chest Infections you really outght to get sorted, it could turn nasty and land you in hospital.
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shonajoy · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Karma :

Spit out any phlegm, avoid dairy produce as they can help make more mucous, drink lots, and see the doc in case you need antibiotics.
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sagiliam · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 26 Mar 2006 Karma :

Anit bio's are you best bet Thumbs Up

Visitor Q · $25 whore Joined: 30 Apr 2004 Karma :

i put up with mine for about 6 weeks before i went to the doctor. In and out in 5 minutes with antibiotics.

It was (ironically) on its way out, but i was tapdancing fit within about 2 days of taking it.
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KiMo · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Oct 2005 Karma :

Get to the Docs. After one too many chest infections I now have Astma.

I am now on a steroid inhaler for life.
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TomR6 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Dec 2006 Karma :

Ok guys will see the doctor next week. Thanks for the advice
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