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What Causes Cough And Wheezing With Chest Pain?
Question: I just started coughing and wheezing and my chest hurts and across my back ! It hit me very quickly . A dry non productive cough that hurts my back ! Runny nose
Brief Answer:
Possible asthma. Need to see a doctor to get lung function tests done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Based on the symptoms of coughing, wheezing and chest pain, I believe that you may have asthma. Asthma occurs when there is narrowing of the airways which leads to breathing problems. There is also increased secretion which causes increase in cough.
Coughing is a forceful expulsion of air and causes contraction of the muscles around the chest. Repeated contraction of these muscles can lead to pain.
Here are a few things you can try for it:
Place a humidifier in the room to make it easier to breathe
Avoid going into areas which are dusty or have allergens (pollen, dust mites, factories)
You might also need bronchodilators and steroid inhalers to help control the asthma. You should see a doctor to get these.
It is also a good idea to see a doctor to get a lung function test done to confirm what type of lung disease you have, Some people have a mixture of lung diseases and a lung function test will provide clarity. The doctor will also be able to start you on inhalers for the symptoms.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have further questions, I will be happy to help.
Possible asthma. Need to see a doctor to get lung function tests done.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Based on the symptoms of coughing, wheezing and chest pain, I believe that you may have asthma. Asthma occurs when there is narrowing of the airways which leads to breathing problems. There is also increased secretion which causes increase in cough.
Coughing is a forceful expulsion of air and causes contraction of the muscles around the chest. Repeated contraction of these muscles can lead to pain.
Here are a few things you can try for it:
Place a humidifier in the room to make it easier to breathe
Avoid going into areas which are dusty or have allergens (pollen, dust mites, factories)
You might also need bronchodilators and steroid inhalers to help control the asthma. You should see a doctor to get these.
It is also a good idea to see a doctor to get a lung function test done to confirm what type of lung disease you have, Some people have a mixture of lung diseases and a lung function test will provide clarity. The doctor will also be able to start you on inhalers for the symptoms.
I hope I have answered your query. If you have further questions, I will be happy to help.
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Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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