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What Causes A Long Running Cold, Coughing With Grey Green Phlegm And Night Sweats?

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Posted on Thu, 30 Aug 2018
Question: I have had a long running cold whichnincludes deep cough which produced grey green phlem with ocasional pink tinge. the congestion seems to respond to decongestant and expectarant helps but the coughing never goes away. at night I have drenching seets without a fever
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (24 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
A possibility of bronchitis is more likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
By your history and description, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Which asthma inhaler thanks for used?
Please reply to above-asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
Awaiting reply. Wish you good health.

Take Care
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes A Long Running Cold, Coughing With Grey Green Phlegm And Night Sweats?

Brief Answer: A possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Detailed Answer: Hi, By your history and description, the possibility of bronchitis is more likely. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Please let me know 1. Do you smoke? 2. Which asthma inhaler thanks for used? Please reply to above-asked questions, so that I can guide you better. Awaiting reply. Wish you good health. Take Care Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar