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Asthmtic. Having Persistent Cough, Phlegm At The Back Of Throat. No Help With Medicines. Suggestions?

Have had persistant cough to the point that I seems to sometimes spit up? It feels like a tickle at the back of my throat that just wants to hang on some days I feel like I'm choking it is so bad. Always have the feeling of phelgm in the back of my throat that is always running. I have tried all sorts of cough meds & antihistamines. I am an asthmatic also
Wed, 4 Sep 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you mentioned that you are an asthmatic patient .
Please, mention the duration of asthma , you are having and also mention the treatment .
Asthma also lower the immunity of the patient ,hence an asthmatic patient become prone to infection.
This infection develops ( helps in formation of expectoration or mucus) in mucus formation which is usually very sticky ( as you are feeling in your throat).
2nd thing there develops post nasal discharge discharge due to infection & asthma ( the uneasiness ,you are feeling is due to this).
In my opinion bronchodilator + antihistamine will provide relief.
I prescribe bambuterole + monteleukast in such type of cases.
Hot saline gargles also helps.
Mind it at least 10 -12 days will require for adjustment of drugs ( and also for relief).
Consult your treating physician and get his advice before any treatment .
If possible upload X ray of chest.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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Internal Medicine Specialist,  Dr. Venkat Sivayogi 's  Response
Hi,
welcome to HCM,

Have you used inhalers before? Because if you are not getting relief with inhalers you need to be put on oral steroids. consult a pulmonologist to change your medicines.

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dr.sivayogi
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Asthmtic. Having Persistent Cough, Phlegm At The Back Of Throat. No Help With Medicines. Suggestions?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. Since you mentioned that you are an asthmatic patient . Please, mention the duration of asthma , you are having and also mention the treatment . Asthma also lower the immunity of the patient ,hence an asthmatic patient become prone to infection. This infection develops ( helps in formation of expectoration or mucus) in mucus formation which is usually very sticky ( as you are feeling in your throat). 2nd thing there develops post nasal discharge discharge due to infection & asthma ( the uneasiness ,you are feeling is due to this). In my opinion bronchodilator + antihistamine will provide relief. I prescribe bambuterole + monteleukast in such type of cases. Hot saline gargles also helps. Mind it at least 10 -12 days will require for adjustment of drugs ( and also for relief). Consult your treating physician and get his advice before any treatment . If possible upload X ray of chest. Good luck. Dr. HET