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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Severe Throat Infection?
Question: Thanks - my wife has been ill with a strong throat.chest cough and body weakness for 4 weeks now despite consulting a private doctorand shortly next week an ENT specialist is to be consulted.
Question
My wife has just discovered that if she presses her fingers on what I think you call the manubrium Sternum member area at the middle top of the chest the cough stops immediately - what does that tell us perhaps about the cause -and solution?Symptons - use of an inhaler was also recommended and is being used but to dat e with little effect. The seating has eased somewhat but my wifes energy is so low that she has had tos top any activity
Question
My wife has just discovered that if she presses her fingers on what I think you call the manubrium Sternum member area at the middle top of the chest the cough stops immediately - what does that tell us perhaps about the cause -and solution?Symptons - use of an inhaler was also recommended and is being used but to dat e with little effect. The seating has eased somewhat but my wifes energy is so low that she has had tos top any activity
Brief Answer:
Investigate & consult a Chest Specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
The finding that your wife's cough is relieved after pressure over manubrium of sternum , seems to be informative from acupressure point of view.It indicates the root of the problem to be bronchial.Though I am not an acupuncturist, I have noticed this effect in one of my relatives case. & so I would suggest you few things about her health care.
- Her trouble might have started with sever throat infection & descended down the air way, to cause bronchial inflammation & infection., That's why probably she was given inhaler.
I feel probably, the bacterias were not sensitive to Amoxicillin making the episode last longer.
* The bronchial involvement can be mostly due to-Allergy, bacterial infection.
- Your wife should be investigated to find out the exact cause.
Usually Complete blood count, culture & sensitivity test of sputum,
X ray test are done to differentiate. An allergy detection test is at times done to know specific allergens ,which can be avoided/ desensitization done & to get rid of allergy.
* You should consult a Chest physician for , detailed physical examination , pin pointing the cause after assessing pathological tests & his expert advise & guidance for the specific treatment.
* Bacterial bronchitis is usually treated by a course of antibiotic indicated by culture & sensitivity test, Bronchodialaters, B complex supplements, Anti allergic pills in case allergy is detected & cough syrups.
This needs to be accompanied by self care by-
- taking Rest, Avoiding exertion,
- nutritious,light diet avoiding food she is allergic to
- Nebulization if needed,
-avoiding allergens ,pollutants in atmosphere.
Please don't worry. With methodical diagnosis & management, your wife will be free of her trouble in few days.
* Chronic bronchitis/asthma patients can be managed by Acupuncture techniques..
I hope, the answer was informative/useful to you. Any further query is wecome.
Thanks.
Investigate & consult a Chest Specialist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
The finding that your wife's cough is relieved after pressure over manubrium of sternum , seems to be informative from acupressure point of view.It indicates the root of the problem to be bronchial.Though I am not an acupuncturist, I have noticed this effect in one of my relatives case. & so I would suggest you few things about her health care.
- Her trouble might have started with sever throat infection & descended down the air way, to cause bronchial inflammation & infection., That's why probably she was given inhaler.
I feel probably, the bacterias were not sensitive to Amoxicillin making the episode last longer.
* The bronchial involvement can be mostly due to-Allergy, bacterial infection.
- Your wife should be investigated to find out the exact cause.
Usually Complete blood count, culture & sensitivity test of sputum,
X ray test are done to differentiate. An allergy detection test is at times done to know specific allergens ,which can be avoided/ desensitization done & to get rid of allergy.
* You should consult a Chest physician for , detailed physical examination , pin pointing the cause after assessing pathological tests & his expert advise & guidance for the specific treatment.
* Bacterial bronchitis is usually treated by a course of antibiotic indicated by culture & sensitivity test, Bronchodialaters, B complex supplements, Anti allergic pills in case allergy is detected & cough syrups.
This needs to be accompanied by self care by-
- taking Rest, Avoiding exertion,
- nutritious,light diet avoiding food she is allergic to
- Nebulization if needed,
-avoiding allergens ,pollutants in atmosphere.
Please don't worry. With methodical diagnosis & management, your wife will be free of her trouble in few days.
* Chronic bronchitis/asthma patients can be managed by Acupuncture techniques..
I hope, the answer was informative/useful to you. Any further query is wecome.
Thanks.
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