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Post-menopause respiratory probs (allergies?)

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Crystal46 Wed 01-Jun-22 13:49:46

I’ve recently developed a wheezy cough and have had a dry stuffy nose every day for many months now. Not COVID by the way.

Passive-smoked from age 0 and had pneumonia at age 2.

I’m now 62, otherwise in reasonably good health, but noticing these unwelcome changes. Likely link between early years and now, I’m wondering.

Any ideas or tips appreciated.

Poppyred Wed 01-Jun-22 14:00:48

Tip - make an appointment to see your G.P.

Any comments on here will be guess work…….

Crystal46 Wed 01-Jun-22 20:41:50

Poppyred

Tip - make an appointment to see your G.P.

Any comments on here will be guess work…….

I’ll wait and see for a little. My husband thinks it’s most likely a virus, but thanks for your reply anyway.

Poppyred Wed 01-Jun-22 21:22:32

Only trying to help Crystal46

geekesse Wed 01-Jun-22 21:24:48

Check the leaflet to see if a cough is a side effect of any medication you take. My blood pressure medication gave me a cough, so the GP changed the prescription, and it cleared up at once.

Hetty58 Wed 01-Jun-22 21:45:57

Allergies and asthma can suddenly develop at any age - just another guess - but please don't delay in seeing your GP as it could be something that's potentially serious, yet easily treated.

Whiff Thu 02-Jun-22 03:21:53

You need to see your GP and have a chest X ray and blood tests . Don't wait phone today for an appointment. Not saying anything is seriously wrong but you need to rule out things before your symptoms get worse. I had a wheezy cough. My GP sent me for chest X ray ,ECG and blood tests . Not to frighten you but my blood tests came back with heart failure doesn't mean I and dieing just my heart not working properly. Long story short I have Paroxysmal Atrial fibrillation on Flecainide and Apixaban for life and feel healthier than I have done for years.