Recently diagnosed at 31

[JustaCFmom]

QUOTE Is it not normal to constantly be coughing?

My kids' norm is NOT COUGHING, really! My daughter coughed a year straight, until her diagnosis; but with the proper treatment, she stopped coughing within a couple of months. [It required antibiotics, CPT and regular inhaltion to get there.] They have learned to clear out their lungs daily and they only cough when they have an exacerbation. I suppose once someone is much sicker then they would cough regularly.

[Krysm3]

Oh wow! My sputum culture after my picc line last summer came back negative, but I have been coughing non stop since I was infected with pseudomonas in December 2012. It's not nearly as bad as it was, but it's a lot of productive coughing.

QUOTE Is it not normal to constantly be coughing?

My kids' norm is NOT COUGHING, really! My daughter coughed a year straight, until her diagnosis; but with the proper treatment, she stopped coughing within a couple of months. [It required antibiotics, CPT and regular inhaltion to get there.] They have learned to clear out their lungs daily and they only cough when they have an exacerbation. I suppose once someone is much sicker then they would cough regularly.

[JustaCFmom]

I will add that another child, not even a carrier, coughed her way through an entire winter. I think the main issue was post nasal drip. I have also learned that sinusitis can cause coughing. Are you sure that all this is just from your lungs?

[Krysm3]

I will add that another child, not even a carrier, coughed her way through an entire winter. I think the main issue was post nasal drip. I have also learned that sinusitis can cause coughing. Are you sure that all this is just from your lungs?

Yes, just from my lungs and I can feel it too. Everything else has been clear and I've never had sinus issues either.

[Printer]

Trust me when I tell you, there is a major difference between coughing as a result of allergies, post nasal drip or just clearing your throat and bring up mucus from deep in your lungs. When you cough until you think that a lung will pop out, you would never again question the difference.

Bill

[Krysm3]

It's definitely in my lungs =). It's a deep hard cough. I broke a rib from coughing at the beginning of all of this =)

Trust me when I tell you, there is a major difference between coughing as a result of allergies, post nasal drip or just clearing your throat and bring up mucus from deep in your lungs. When you cough until you think that a lung will pop out, you would never again question the difference.

Bill

[sheilashera]

I will say it again "WOW".
Thank you all for being here, and being willing & able to share your experience. I have a story and will share soon. I have been a silent member for a while, but unfortunately not by choice. And I look forward to sharing my story, getting to know you all, give & get advice and learn from you !!
Peace & Blessing sending your way,
Sheila E