why do i cough so much in shower?

longwalks1

had bit of chest infection last coupel of weeks thats nearly gone, but every time i shower i have a coughing fit and think im gonna cough up my insides, is this normal? penacillin has cleared up my chest infection but me, and my girlfriend always have coughing fits in there, is it just the steam and hot water?

CompletelyLost

The steam maybe loosening the gunk in your throat? sorry I couldn't think of a nicer way to phrase that, but I used to have the same problem. Try turning the heat down - have a lukewarm shower and it won't be so bad.

jackieb

Could there be any mould spores that you'd be allergic to in there?

Barneysmom

Yes, steam is the best way to loosen a gunky chest.
If you are congested, the bowl of hot water with a spoon of Vick vapour rub, with a towel over you head is really good.

Nessynoo

Yep, the steam loosens the gunk in your chest. Im assuming this mostly happens in the morning? When lying down/sleeping, all the stuff "rests" in the back of your chest. When you get up, gravity causes it to move, hence the feeling to need to cough.

freyasmum

Well the steam would explain you, but probably not your girlfriend - unless she's been ill too?

Is it a recent thing? Are you using any new products? Dove does that to me, I feel like I can't breathe and start having coughing fits.

Could also be mould as jackieb said.

longwalks1

Cheers people, guess ur right about the 'gunk' in my throat and chest, girlf has been bit rough too lately, but there are small mould pores on the sealent round shower tray, any ideas to get rid of them?

choille

Toothbrush & bleach. (Old toothbrush between)!

jeannieblue

choille wrote: »

Toothbrush & bleach. (Old toothbrush between)!

Not sure about the bleach - I find it makes me cough! What do Aggie and Kim use that's natural against mould?

jackieb

You could try this. http://www.livingclean.co.uk/about/media.edp.php

• A solution of one part borax and three parts water will get rid of mould and mildew.

Christina1982

Do you have asthma?
I do and it was undiagnosed for years as I don't wheeze just cough, and I find that different atmospheres set it off e.g. cold to hot, damp, dry, certain perfumes etc
if it keeps happening might be worth getting assessed for asthma.