HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Have Dry, Cough And Feeling Breathlessness. How To Get Rid Of This?

Posted on Wed, 20 Feb 2013

Question: hello, I've had a dry, breathless cough for about a month now - everyone around me has gotten quite sick with colds, and I had a bad one but only for about 4 days and it receded. I was left with an uncontrollable breathlessness in the back of my throat that makes me cough, very dry and tiring. In past winters I got this and nasalcrom completely got rid of it. This year it doesn't seem to be doing the trick.

Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (14 minutes later)

Hi,

Thank you for your query.

I can understand your dilemma but it is not unusual for persons of your age to have such complaints. I would suggest two things to you:
1. Kindly let us know your blood pressure medications as some of these medicines do cause a dry persistent cough.
2. Instead of using Nasalcrom I suggest you get yourself examined by a doctor. After examination and if required the doctor shall put you on some bronchodilator medicines which shall relieve your breathlessness and improve your cough.

I hope I have responded to your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back in case you need any clarifications or would like to share more facts.

Wishing you an early relief from your symptoms.

Regards,

RKK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (21 hours later)

Thank you Dr. Khandelwal. I am on Amlodipine Besylate 2.5 mg. 1/day, and Atenolol
25mg. 1/day. I did wonder about the cough being an effect of the bp medicines, but since I've gotten this same kind of cough every winter for years, and only started the medicines within the last 5 mos., I figured it must be something else.

I am scheduled to see my PCP, but the thing is he is brand-new to me; I had one dr. for years but he moved last fall. So even though I will see the new person next week, I would still like your opinion as well. Can you tell me what can cause a cough like this, assuming it isn't the medicine (which I will talk with the dr. about anyway.) Thank you ~ XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (1 hour later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thank you for the update.

Both Amlodipine and Atenolol do not cause dry cough and that excludes the medicines as a cause. As you get the cough every winter then you may be having cold induced asthma which has got aggravated by the oral medicines or inhalation to get relief.

I hope I have given a satisfactory response to your query.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,

RKK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (12 hours later)

You have! That is very clear. Thank you so much!

Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (42 minutes later)

Hi XXXXXXX

Thank you for your kind words. I feel happy that I have been able to guide you.

In case you intend closing this query then kindly provide your feedback.

Wishing you all the best.

Regards,

RKK

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar