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Suggest Treatment For Cold, Cough And Post-nasal Drip

Posted on Sat, 9 Jul 2016

Question: I have been sick on and off for 3 months with cold, cough or sinus drip - i saw my doctor in Feb for ear infection, cold and flu - and just toughed it out since - it started up again 3 days ago - cough constant post nasal drip (annoying) today i woke up and both sides of pectoral muscle (sides of my breast are painful to touch and move. I am female, 55 years old, 5'6" 133lbs.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do you have breathing difficulty?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out bronchitis in your case.
Bronchitis is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection and it can also show chest pain.
So please let me know
1. Do you have chest tightness, heaviness?
2. Do you have breathing difficulty?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (57 minutes later)

No difficulty breathing or heaviness in chest.
I do get short winded and light headed when walking up stairs.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Do you smoke?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
So you are having winded on exertion.
This is also a feature of bronchitis.
So please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
Please reply me answer of above asked question, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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