Violent cough

[Scarlett]

I've had a cold/flu thing for 6 weeks now with varying symptoms- this last one came on yesterday and is the worst: a tickly cough which is so violent it is making me throw up. any ideas what I can do?

[B00]

Have a bucket handy?

In all seriousness, i dont think there is anything you can do. Just keep taking things to ease your throat as it will get sore with all the hacking and then vomiting.

[237SJ]

If it`s a productive cough I`d go to the doctor as it could be a secondary infection. If it`s a dry cough, I`d leave it and take pholcodine linctus.

[Sqad]

I agree with the previous posters.

[lil75]

Why dont you try putting your head over a bowl of hot water with a towel on your head, it'll help to thin the secretions

[Jemisa]

I'm feeling sorry for you because I've got the same thing, I cough & gag at the same time b u t I have di.......(sh!ts) too soo I'm frightened to cough (Woe is me)

jem

[Scarlett]

You're right, my throat is now SO sore I can barely swallow. Talking, eating, drinking, walking, breathing- anything sets it off! And Jem I sympathise... it is impossible to control yourself!