Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Type 1 Diabetic. Vomit Phlegm After Coughing. Taking Medicine For GERD. Any Suggestion?
Question: hi
For some time now ive had this troublesum cough with loss of voice. I do bring up clear phlegm, and some times i cough so hard that i vomit phlegm only.
This all started after a bad case of flu, about 6 weeks ago, i had 3 lots of antibotics, with no results, and also im a type 1 diabetic, and have been for 30 years.
And just one more thing, my GP has tried treating me for GERD (acid reflux), which has helped with the cough alittle, but not my voice and phlegm. Im still taking medication for the GERD..
For some time now ive had this troublesum cough with loss of voice. I do bring up clear phlegm, and some times i cough so hard that i vomit phlegm only.
This all started after a bad case of flu, about 6 weeks ago, i had 3 lots of antibotics, with no results, and also im a type 1 diabetic, and have been for 30 years.
And just one more thing, my GP has tried treating me for GERD (acid reflux), which has helped with the cough alittle, but not my voice and phlegm. Im still taking medication for the GERD..
Hi XXXXXXX
Do you smoke ? If yes the first and foremost thing to do is to quit smoking.
Sometimes a flu can create a prolong sequel leading to the symptoms you have described above. Especially in the winter seasons the problem seems to be worse. If you can't bring out phelgm you can ask you GP to prescribe to some mucolytic agents. Mucus may narrow or block the airways, making it difficult to breath. Mucolytic drugs are designed to help loosen and clear the mucus from the airways by breaking up the sputum. They are available as tablets and inhaled form. They help to make the phelgm thinner and helps to cough it out.
Once the phelagm is cleared and as the season starts getting warmer you will start feeling better. I would also advice you to take steam inhalatation with Eucalyptus daily which would help clear the thing faster. This is a natural alternative to medications.
Hope I have answered you question. If you any more question, dont hesitate to ask.
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani, MD
Do you smoke ? If yes the first and foremost thing to do is to quit smoking.
Sometimes a flu can create a prolong sequel leading to the symptoms you have described above. Especially in the winter seasons the problem seems to be worse. If you can't bring out phelgm you can ask you GP to prescribe to some mucolytic agents. Mucus may narrow or block the airways, making it difficult to breath. Mucolytic drugs are designed to help loosen and clear the mucus from the airways by breaking up the sputum. They are available as tablets and inhaled form. They help to make the phelgm thinner and helps to cough it out.
Once the phelagm is cleared and as the season starts getting warmer you will start feeling better. I would also advice you to take steam inhalatation with Eucalyptus daily which would help clear the thing faster. This is a natural alternative to medications.
Hope I have answered you question. If you any more question, dont hesitate to ask.
Regards
Dr. Om Lakhani, MD
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
People also viewed
