I haven’t slept well for the past few evenings cuz I keep coughing really bad when I lay down but can’t sleep if I’m sitting up.Hard to breath that way. No money, no health insurance so I’m asking you all for something that may have worked for you in the past. My stomach muscles hurt so much from coughing. Thanks
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get in the bathroom and close the door turn the shower on hot and close the curtain wait a while and stick your head in the shower and breath the hot air it really helps
Sorry to hear you’re not well. I hope someone can help. All I can suggest is to place bowls of boiling water around the room, the steam helps to un-clog your lungs. To help with the stomach muscles, find a large towel, or folded sheet and wrap it around your back. Pull it together at the front or side, whenever you need to cough. It helps to support the back and stomach muscles. Keep warm and get as many hot drinks as possible down you, This also helps to clear the lungs. Good luck, hope you’re feeling better soon
You can go to your local health dept. They provide services for individuals with Low Income or No income. You need a Cool Mist Humidifier beside your bed when you are sleeping. During the day spit up any and all phylem you can. Your doctor will also prescribe cough medicines that will help.
Go th health food store & buy eucalyptus oil. Pour a few drops into a hot bath & soak yourself in it. The moisture, combined with the vapors of the eucalyptus, will help you expectorate. You may want to place a towel over your head to help trap in the vapors as you breathe them in.
Another thing to try is to buy some lavender essential oil & have a friend massage you. Seriously. The lavender is known for relieving congestion.
Eat foods with lots of garlic & onions. They contain an enzyme that aids in releasing an anti-inflammatory into the body. Garlic is also a natural antiobiotic.
Drink plenty of fluids.
Avoid mucus-forming foods, such as dairy, processed foods, sweet fruits & white flour.
Add moisture to the air. Either sleep with a humidifier running in your bedroom, or keep a pot of simmering water on your stove during the day.
Apply a hot water bottle over your chest to aid sleeping & reduce inflammation.
To aid breathing, blow up a balloon a few times daily. Seriously.
If your cough is productive, do not use a cough suppressant. Instead, eat foods that are spicy, as they will help your cough be more productive.
All the suggestions are good. I have experience with Sawyers suggestion and it works well. If your symptoms continue or get worse you will need treatment perhaps antibiotics
One I haven’t tried but on the to do list
Mix 1/4 cup of honey and 1/4 cup vineagar
Take 1 tsp every 4 hours
When you don’t have money to get the care you need:
http://ask.hrsa.gov/pc/
http://www.omhrc.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=18
http://www.hrsa.gov/help/default.htm
http://www.thefrugallife.com/medicalalternative.html
http://www.google.com/search?q=Free+Low+Cost+Medical+Health+Services+&hl=en&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&start=10&sa=N
How to apply for Medicaid or medicare
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MedicaidEligibility/
http://www.aarp.org/money/lowincomehelp/applying_for_medicaid.html
This is about FREE hospitalization, if you need it
http://www.hrsa.gov/hillburton/default.htm
Hill Burton Hotline
1-800-638-0742
(1-800-492-0359 in Maryland)
In 1946, Congress passed a law that gave hospitals, nursing homes and other health facilities grants and loans for construction and modernization. In return, they agreed to provide a reasonable volume of services to persons unable to pay and to make their services available to all persons residing in the facility’s area. The program stopped providing funds in 1997, but about 300 health care facilities nationwide are still obligated to provide free or reduced-cost care.
Steps to Apply for Hill-Burton Free or reduced-cost Care
1.Find the Hill-Burton obligated facility nearest you from the list of Hill-Burton obligated facilities.
2.Go to the facility’s admissions or business office and ask for a copy of the Hill-Burton Individual Notice. The Individual Notice will tell you what income level makes you eligible for free or reduced-cost care, what services might be covered, and exactly where in the facility to apply.
3.Go to the office listed in the Individual Notice and say you want to apply for Hill-Burton free or reduced-cost care. You may need to fill out a form.
4.Gather any other required documents (such as a pay stub to prove income eligibility) and take or send them to the obligated facility.
5.If you are asked to apply for Medicaid, Medicare, or some other financial assistance program, you must do so.
6.When you return the completed application, ask for a Determination of Eligibility. Check the Individual Notice to see how much time the facility has before it must tell you whether or not you will receive free or reduced-cost care.
More about Hill-Burton Free or Reduced-Cost Care
You are eligible to apply for Hill-Burton free care if your income is at or below the current HHS Poverty Guidelines. You may be eligible for Hill-Burton reduced-cost care if your income is as much as two times (triple for nursing home care) the HHS Poverty Guidelines.
Care at a Hill-Burton obligated facility is not automatically free or reduced-cost. You must apply at the admissions or business office at the obligated facility and be found eligible to receive free or reduced-cost care. You may apply before or after you receive care — you may even apply after a bill has been sent to a collection agency.
Some Hill-Burton facilities may use different eligibility standards and procedures.
Hill-Burton facilities must post a sign in their admissions and business offices and emergency room that says: NOTICE – Medical Care for Those Who Cannot Afford to Pay, and they must provide you with a written Individual Notice that lists the types of services eligible for Hill-Burton free or reduced-cost care, what income level qualifies for free or reduced-cost care and how long the facility may take in determining an applicant’s eligibility.
Only facility costs are covered, not your private doctors’ bills. Facilities may require you to provide documentation that verifies your eligibility, such as proof of income.
Hill-Burton facilities must provide a specific amount of free or reduced cost care each year, but can stop once they have given that amount. Obligated facilities publish an Allocation Plan in the local newspaper each year. The Allocation Plan includes the income criteria and the types of services it intends to provide at no cost or below cost. It also specifies the amount of free or reduced cost services it will provide for the year.
When you apply for Hill-Burton care, the obligated facility must provide you with a written statement that tells you what free or reduced-cost care services you will get or why you have been denied.
The facility may deny your request if
·Your income is more than the income specified in the Allocation Plan.
·The facility has given out its required amount of free care as specified in its Allocation Plan.
·The services you requested or received are not covered in the facility’s Allocation Plan.
·The services you requested or received are to be paid by a governmental program such as Medicare/Medicaid or insurance.
·The facility asked you to apply for Medicare/Medicaid or other governmental program, and you did not.
·You did not give the facility proof of your income, such as a pay stub.
You may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services if you believe you have been unfairly denied Hill-Burton free or reduced-cost care. Your complaint must be in writing and can be a letter that simply states the facts and dates concerning the complaint. You may call your local legal aid services for help in filing a complaint.
Additional Public Benefits for Families Raising Children:
· State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)
· Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
· TANF-Child Only Grants
· Medicaid for Children
· Supplemental Security Income for Children
http://www.ssa.gov/
Where can I go to get free or reduced-cost prenatal care?
You can call this number if you need free birth control help, too!
Women in every state can get help to pay for medical care during their pregnancies. This prenatal care can help you have a healthy baby. Every state in the United States has a program to help. Programs give medical care, information, advice and other services important for a healthy pregnancy.
To find out about the program in your state:
·Call 1-800-311-BABY (1-800-311-2229) This toll-free telephone number will connect you to the Health Department in your area code
·For information in Spanish, call 1-800-504-7081
·Call or contact your local Health Department.