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What Do Chronic Cough And Wheezing Symptoms Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 27 Sep 2017
Question: I've had a chronic cough and wheezing that doesn't go away for well over a month now. My doctor says it's asthma. Should I be concerned that it's something else?
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This can be pneumonia and bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chronic cough and wheezing are commonly seen with pneumonia (lung infection), bronchitis and asthma.
If you not smoker, possibility of bronchitis is less likely.
Get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia.
If chest x ray is normal then possibility of asthma is more likely.
So please let me know
1. Do you smoke?
2. Have you undergone chest x ray?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Do Chronic Cough And Wheezing Symptoms Indicate?

Brief Answer: This can be pneumonia and bronchitis. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chronic cough and wheezing are commonly seen with pneumonia (lung infection), bronchitis and asthma. If you not smoker, possibility of bronchitis is less likely. Get done chest x ray to rule out pneumonia. If chest x ray is normal then possibility of asthma is more likely. So please let me know 1. Do you smoke? 2. Have you undergone chest x ray? Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.