What Causes Cough And Cold Along With Wheezing?

Posted on Thu, 24 Aug 2017

Question: Hello, what started with a cold is noW worse and worse. My cough is getting horrible, I have a fever and now my back and head are hurting. I also have some wheezing and feel like I am not getting enough air to my lungs. I don't have insurance right now, so I am pretty desperate. I can take any advice PLEASE!

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Bronchitis most probably

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns

But it seems that you are most likely having an attack of bronchitis...

I would recommend that in addition to the cough medication you take a bronchodilator as Ventolin every 6 hours together with an anti-inflammatory as Ibuprofen tablets 200mg every 8 hours which will help relieve the pain as well... Also, you should take an antihistaminic as cetirizine 10mg once daily before going to bed. Remain well hydrated by drinking a lot of warm liquids (soups, broths etc.)...

If despite all these, your symptoms were not relieved then you might need to add an antibiotic(after a thorough check-up by your local physician).

I hope I answered your question.
Feel free to ask further.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (16 hours later)

After work I went straight home and while coughing a bit I threw u so bad! Mind you that I had absolutely NOTHING to eat yesterday. Thanks to my symptoms I have NO appetite.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Swallowed mucus

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ms, this is probably due to swallowed mucus which can cause gastric upset, you might need to add a mucolytic as Mucinex. Take light home cooked foods for the time being.

I hope you find this helpful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee