In Need of Some Support.. [gone] Posted: 05-02-07 08:43am
....
Last edited by Zanny on 05-03-07 09:54am; edited 1 time in total
|
mc4ever02
Supporter
Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3636 Location: Orlando, FL Usa
Thanks: 5
Thanked:2
Posted: 05-02-07 08:44am
I'm sorry. I can definitely see why you
would be worried. Has he seen a doctor
about this?
|
Lalee
Active User, Really EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 991 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 05-02-07 09:03am
That does sound scary.
However, there are many many other reasons
he could have done that - some not so
serious. If he hasn't called a doc yet, he
definitely should, though. Just in case.
***hugs*** though I don't really know you.
I hope everything turns out all right.
|
Kia
Supporter
Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Posts: 6594 Location: Planet Tampaxia,
Posted: 05-02-07 09:31am
First of all - big hugz
as a past heavy smoker - I started
stealing my dad's cigs at about 7 and
started smoking regular around 12/13.
the lining of the lung becomes irritated
and this can result in phlegm that is
tinged with blood.
regular coughing can abrade the lining of
the bronchi and throat and again this can
result in phlegm tinged with blood.
both of these cases require him to
re-assess his current lifestyle but they
are not instantly life threatening.
If possible try to talk to him about this
without becoming frantic or emotional - I
know that can be really hard, but the more
he see's you emotional or upset by it the
more likely he is to close up.
try to remain as calm as possible, ask him
to seek advice.
it could be a minor lung irritation or
infection that is easily treated.
on another note - I do not condone or
suggest anyone does this by the way - but
my paternal grandmother has smoked
ciggarettes since her early 20's, she is
now 83.
My paternal grandfather has smoked since
his pre-teens, mostly a pipe smoker, he
also smoked the old woodbines as a kid. He
is 81 next month.
My dad has been a smoker since his early
teens - he is 55 now.
Smoking only increases the risk of heart
and lung disease - it does not guarantee
it will happen.
years ago my grandfather quit smoking and
soon after developed pnuemonia. His doctor
actually advised him to continue smoking
his pipe and he has been illness free
since. (like I say I don't condone it and
I don't suggest anyone does it, my point
is that people can smoke all their lives
and not suffer from smoking related
disease).
Speak to johnny, see if you can discuss
things and ask him to at least seek
medical advice. because the reality is
that it could be something but just as
much it could be nothing.
|
AyaMiyaki
Especially EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Jun 2006 Posts: 8064 Location: Floating on a cloud, United States
Thanks: 126
Thanked:8
Posted: 05-02-07 11:58am
I love you .zanny! Try to stay strong,
okay hon? *big
hugs!*
|
Dannzibelle
Supporter
Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 3742 Location: South East, England
Thanks: 22
Thanked:10
Posted: 05-02-07 13:00pm
Aww hunni stay strong and tell him to get
his butt to the doctor's office! .Dom was
a very heavy smoker about 20-30 a day he has something
similar happen to him and it was like kia
said the thing to do with the lining. I've
got my finger's crossed for you
aww that isnt good, my moms smoked since
age 15 like a chimney at that, but she has
never coughed up blood, just when she had
pneumonia. does he always cough or is this
new? maybe he has bronchitis or pneumonia,
but def get to a dr asap because that isnt
good at all and needs to be taken care of
whatever it may be. hope your doing ok
::hugs::
i hate when men dismiss things, i pry and
pry till i get it out of em though, they
dont take there health seriously yet at
the same time get a cold and act like
theyre dying but eh thats men, make sure
he sees a dr asap
The site is not a replacement for professional medical opinion, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your medical doctor or other qualified health professional before starting any new treatment or making any changes to existing treatment. Do not delay seeking or disregard medical advice based on information written by any author on this site. No health questions and information on eHealth Forum is regulated or evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and therefore the information should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease without the supervision of a medical doctor. Posts made to these forums express the views and opinions of the author, and not the administrators, moderators, or editorial staff and hence eHealth Forum and its principals will accept no liabilities or responsibilities for the statements made.
Schizophreniahealth
This page was last updated on June 11, 2008
![Pregnancy Community Chat Forum - In Need of Some Support.. [gone]](http://images.ehealthforum.com/health/images/ehflogo02.gif)
*big
hugs!*
he has something
similar happen to him and it was like kia
said the thing to do with the lining. I've
got my finger's crossed for you
::hugs::
