Viral infection recovery
Hi, has anyone had the virus going around this year?
It's not COVID but generally lasting about 3weeks. I know a few people who have had it myself included but I'm in my 5th week now. Pharmacist said viral infection but I phoned Dr after 4 weeks who said it could be secondary bacterial infection and prescribed antibiotics over the phone. Also did bloods because of sore throat and methotrexate but this showed no concern.
I still have a sore and dry feeling throat a slight chest irritation (difficult to explain) and ear ache which comes and goes.
How long did it take to feel fully recovered? x
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I've not heard of or had this, certainly don't want it with my bronchiectstasis so thanks for the warning! Sorry I can't help answer your question.
I hope you feel better soon
Love n hugs
Trish xx
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Hi
Not sure if what I had in the new year was a viral infection, but it started with a dry sore throat and a tickly cough. A day or so later my left ear became blocked and everything sounded muzzy. I tried olive oil ear drops which did not help and eventually booked a hearing test appt.
I was told my ear had impacted wax and would need clearing. I had this done, but was told I had an inner ear infection. Was advised to buy a brand of nasal spray and after about 5 days my ear was clear and everything else also healed. So I don't know what caused it, but am glad it cleared up without having to resort to try and see my doctor.🙂
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Hi @gemz10. I get one of these every autumn. Lasts more or less until spring. It's annoying rahter than anything else. One year I went to the Dr and had the full works - chest X-ray, bloods and a bronchcosopy. Nothing untoward found, I just go for an over the counter throat lozenge when it gets annoying.
CCM
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Hi Trish9556
the nasal spray is called Sterimar and there are a couple of variations, but it is not cheap. It is 100% natural sea water based solution and is free from steroids/drugs/preservatives. I think most chemists should stock it. Hope it will help.
Take care.🙂
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thank you :)
love n hugs
trish xx
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Thanks CCM. I'll definitely make sure I have a good supply of throat lozenges. It's so annoying isn't it. I was advised against a throat spray by pharmacist as it can dry throat out more. They recommend flavoured ice cubes. I thought maybe I'll make some with a vodka or Bailey's 🤣
Definitely good that both untoward going on. I suppose it's just takes us warriors longer to recover.
All the best
Gemz
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I had covid last March and later last year went to the pulmonary clinic (lungs) and the consultant asked me if I had had covid, I said yes about eight months ago, she said my lungs were a lot clearer from my last 6 monthly x-Ray. So yes it does affect us and for longer than we think although I might not have quantified what was happening it was noticed.
The virus and it’s affects have changed over time.
pits a grin, honest!
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