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What Causes A Recurring Cough With A Whistle Sound?

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Posted on Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Question: My husband has a recurring cough but sometimes there is another sound almost like a whistle with it. What could cause that?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT to rule out bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
The wisteling sound you are talking about is mostly due to wheezing, bronchospasm.
Recurrent cough, wheezing etc are commonly seen with bronchitis. Lung infection like pneumonia, pleural effusion can also cause similar symptoms.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray (toh rule out other lung related diseases like lung infection, pleural effusion)
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.
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What Causes A Recurring Cough With A Whistle Sound?

Brief Answer: Get done PFT to rule out bronchitis. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. The wisteling sound you are talking about is mostly due to wheezing, bronchospasm. Recurrent cough, wheezing etc are commonly seen with bronchitis. Lung infection like pneumonia, pleural effusion can also cause similar symptoms. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray (toh rule out other lung related diseases like lung infection, pleural effusion) 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.