Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough Despite Medication

Posted on Mon, 22 May 2017

Question: I had a chest CT just recently which revealed the aveoli tiny sacks in my lungs were being impacted by deposits of mucus which attached and stuck to many of them. I have a severe, persistent cough which does not respond to inhalers or codeine prescription cough syrup. I am not a smoker and tests revealed I do not have asthma or any known allergies. There is a medical name for this disorder but I cannot find it. Could you tell me what it is?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
bronchoectazy

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM

I have gone through your concern and i can understand your concern

It would be better for me to have attached CT result.

However according to your explanation it might be Bronchectasia,a chronich lung disease.

I can reccommend you to add antibiotics like Claricide twice, mucolitics for up to a month, a lot of water, physical activity, respiratory physiotherapy for the secretions.

This medication will help you for sure

Please discuss with your doctor for the above

Regards and feel free to ask me again

Dr. Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj