
What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Coughing Fits?

I currently take the fexofenadine daily and have for some time, would switching my allergy meds help?
Please let me know what might be my issue. I just want to be able to sleep easily for once in a few weeks.
Possibility of asthma is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of allergy (dust or pollens) and asthma is more.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled treatment in the form of inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Instead of plain fexofenadine, you should take combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast). Combination will help you more as compare to plain fexofenadine.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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