Persistent Cough, Wheezing And Breathing Problem After Fever And Cold

Hi All,

I had intermittent fever for 6 days with cold, cough and allergy, I took meds which were mostly antibiotics prescribed by the doctor for respiratory infection. On the last day of fever I started having wheezing and breathing problem with cough. It has been persistent since then (4 days now). I have been on omnacortil, montek lc, heterezan and gentamicin along with continous use of levolin inhaler but no use.
I went to apollo hospital today and was given nebulization which did not help either. I came home and took 2 puffs of levolin, still no use.
What can this be? Is it normal to have breathing issues after suffering from cold and fever? Why am I not finding lasting relief even after taking all these meds?

Right now I have been put on montek lc, defcort6, distaclor cd, deriphyllin retard 150 and nebulization with levolin and budecort twice a day. One dose is over and has been 3 hours, I have only mild relief. Cough and wheezing returning as soon as I am lying down (propped up on 3 pillows). I am hoping with my fingers crossed that the new meds will help over night.

Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. If this is normal and will reduce on it's own, please let me know so I can stop bothering.

PS: I have had asthma as a teenager, and mostly free of it after my early twenties.

 

Hi Shanvy,

Yes, I have mentioned the other meds. I have never had to take so many medications, I always find relief within 1 or 2 puffs of inhaler. Even after all this medication I still have cough and wheezing. I have wheezing only on the left side of the chest, even the doctor confirmed this. I have taken 2 doses of the meds the apollo doc prescribed so far. I am hoping I will find some relief soon. I will also try ginger and honey tea, lemon does not suit me.
I hope you get well soon too. Like you said may be the weather is the culprit. I will consult a pulmonologist if I am not getting any better.

 

Thanks a lot Sweety. I am sorry that your mom is suffering too, hope she gets well soon. I will try the home remedies you have suggested. I am already taking a very lite diet since the fever started.
Yes, I am always very careful about cold symptoms and try to reduce the issue before it aggravates.
This is the first time I am having persistent cough and wheezing, I am worried bcoz it's not getting better after all these meds.

 

I don't have anyone to take care of me. My mother is in Malaysia, my father and brother are here but it is as good as being alone, they just don't know how to take care of a sick person.

I am having pretty bad side effects from the meds I am taking, I'm sleeping all day and night and whenever I am awake I am very cranky and angry and I am crying. It feels like I am in some kind of a daze. I just don't know what to do anymore. I still have cough and wheezing but it is in control. I only took the antibiotic tablet this morning hoping that not taking the other meds will stop the side effects.

 

The whole world is busy in thier own lives and there is not one person capable to take care of m

I usually don't need anyone to care for me but today I actually needed. The meds put me in a trance like state where I was not aware of what was happening. I had no awareness of time or the need to eat or drink or take medicine. My moods were extreme, I was furious with everyone. I kept on telling that I am having side effects due to my meds but no one cared.
I called my doctor and he asked me to see him right away. He repeated my chest x ray n CBP. He said I have a super added infection. He changed all my meds as I had very bad side effects and put me on a diiferent antibiotic along with omnacortil and cough syrup.
I am still not feeling myself but I am better aware of my surroundings. Thanks for your concern Shanvy, you have always been a very supporting and empathetic person. I wish all the happiness in this world for you.