Cough and Mucus after exercise, eating and when tired

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Mark - 09 Mar 2006 15:01 GMT

Hi

Most after exercise (I run/cycle a lot), and mostly in the Winter, I
get a slight burning sensation in my right lung (strangely, doesn't
appear to affect the left one) and then a lot of mucus - I find myself
"clearing my throat" for quite a while afterwards, and periodically
coughing.

Also, sometimes, for no particular reason, I get a tickly cough, and
the same burning sensation, followed by mucus which i need to cough up.
It seems to be triggered by eating, warm/cold air, dust... i don't know
really to be honest! I've always seen it as my "irritable lung" but,
it's quite annoying, and I'd love be able to find something stop it
happening!

Oh, also, in the Winter, I seem far more prone to minor chest
infections on the right hand-side.

Could this me Asthma? Does anyone have the same problem?

Much appreciated,
Mark.

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NorthShoreCEO - 09 Mar 2006 15:22 GMT

> Hi
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> Much appreciated,
> Mark.

It could be a few things, but I'm guessing that at some point
you'll be diagnosed with asthma. Probably exercise induced
asthma. You may have some triggers that are causing an allergic
reaction, like certain foods and dust. You should think about
making an appointment with an allergist and getting tested.

The thing that I really think you should look into though, is the
fact that you are prone to chest infections, and they're worse on
one side. You may have bacteria lingering following an illness.
Both chlamydia pneumoniae and mycoplasma are airborne and you can
get them with a cold, flu, bronchitis or pneumonia. In some
people it remains in the tissue and can cause breathing problems,
or full blown asthma, and it flares up so that you're prone to
infections more than most people. I had asthma for 33 years and
it was always my left lung that was worse. I couldn't even sleep
on my left side because I felt like I couldn't breathe. You can
go to www.asthmastory.com for more information (I'm a moderator
there), and check out www.immed.org to see how bacteria is being
linked to other diseases, as well. This will remain in your
system unless you're treated with the right antibiotic at the
right dose for the correct period of time (once a week for twelve
weeks).

If it's bacteria causing your problems, it could be causing more
severe allergic reactions to things, too. My allergies were
severe but once treated they went back to mild. I would still
see an allergist, but think you should also explore the bacteria
connection.

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jackmallory@webtv.net - 14 Mar 2006 08:06 GMT

For my epitaph:

"No more mucus!"

Jack

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leenarose@gmail.com - 14 Mar 2006 06:15 GMT

Aggravated by excercise, exposure of air or heart burn, cough etc.
these all symptoms are similar to asthma.
Due to which in winter you suffer from chest infection.

few years back my father have the problem of chest infection at left
side. he couldn't breath & sleep properly. now he is alright by taking
proper medical treatment.

Don't take it lightly, as one disease may lead to other.
you can check out the links below to get information related to asthma
& chest infection.

http://www.medical-health-dictionary.com/encyclopedia/A/Asthma.asp

http://www.medical-health-dictionary.com/encyclopedia/t/Thoracentesis.asp

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