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I Get These Severe Coughing Fits, Especially At Night, Where I Can't Get My Breath. This Has Been Going On For At Least Two Months Or MoreWhat Do You Think It Is?
Question: I get these severe coughing fits, especially at night, where I can't get my breath. this has been going on for at least two months or more. When I get them, my eyes start tearing, I start gaging and sometime throw up. It's a very dry cough! But when I have these coughing fits, there is a lot of flem going down my throat. What do you think it is?
Brief Answer:
It seems to be due to bronchitis-like respiratory tract infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
Your symptoms suggestive of bronchitis like respiratory infection.
However, for confirming the diagnosis, I'd suggest the following investigations...
-A digital chest x-ray
-Lung spirometry
-Complete blood count
You can try some home remedy until you do the above-mentioned investigations.
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily.
Drink more water as water is having antioxidant property and it loosens mucus helping in their secretion.
One tsp honey and ginger juice can be mixed and taken orally.
Additionally, I'd suggest you consult a Pulmonologist for a clinical examination of the chest.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
It seems to be due to bronchitis-like respiratory tract infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.
Your symptoms suggestive of bronchitis like respiratory infection.
However, for confirming the diagnosis, I'd suggest the following investigations...
-A digital chest x-ray
-Lung spirometry
-Complete blood count
You can try some home remedy until you do the above-mentioned investigations.
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily.
Drink more water as water is having antioxidant property and it loosens mucus helping in their secretion.
One tsp honey and ginger juice can be mixed and taken orally.
Additionally, I'd suggest you consult a Pulmonologist for a clinical examination of the chest.
Hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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