Brief Answer:
Suggestive of Respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

The symptoms are suggestive of Respiratory tract infection, most probably with a viral etiology.

Regarding the symptoms as mentioned in your post, kindly let us know about the following:
1. Since how many days are you experiencing these symptoms?
2. Any diurnal variation? i.e. symptoms are more during any particular time of the day?
3. Is the cough associated with sputum? If yes, what is the colour?
4. What medicines are you taking and since how many days?
5. Have you consulted any Doctor? Any tests/ laboratory investigations carried out? If yes, then please attach the concerned reports along with your post.
6. Any past history or family history of Asthma, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorder, etc?
7. History of exposure to any chemical or smoke at home or working place?
8. Habit of smoking or alcohol consumption?
9. Any other associated symptoms, like sore throat, fever, chills, breathlessness, etc.?

A knowledge of the above mentioned facts will be helpful to make a better diagnosis and formulate an appropriate management plan.

Till then, symptomatic relief can be obtained with:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Cough expectorant syrup.
3. Antihistamine preparations like Cetrizine.
4. Analgesic anti-inflammatory preparation like Paracetamol (Tylenol).

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

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Brief Answer:
Acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

Thanks for your follow up query and detailed history.

A. Considering that you have a history of asthma, the symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to an acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to upper respiratory tract infection.
Presence of yellow sputum while coughing is indicative of bacterial infection.
However, proper clinical examination is necessary for confirmation of diagnosis.
So, kindly discuss regarding this when you visit your Doctor tomorrow.
Certain investigations like complete blood count, Pulmonary function test and X ray of chest might be needed.

B. As mentioned in your post, you are having the symptoms since 3 weeks and you have started cough medicines only today, immediate relief cannot be expected.
If I was your treating Doctor, I would have suggested you the following, based on the available information:
1. Steam inhalation & warm saline water gargle.
2. Tablet Levocetrizine 5 mg to be taken twice a day & Tablet Montelukast 10 mg to be taken at night.
3. Analgesic anti-inflammatory preparation like Paracetamol (Tylenol).
4. Syrup Grillinctus BM 10 ml to be taken thrice a day.
5. A course of antibiotics like Azithromycin 500 mg to be taken once a day.
6. Asthalin/ Seroflo inhaler 2 puffs to be taken twice a day.

C. In addition, you need to maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status and avoid exposure to cold, dust & other allergens.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.

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