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Can Persistent Coughing Be The Reasons Of COPD Or Bronchitis?
My name is Linda, I just turned 48. Last January I was down with the flu...low grade fever of 102 for 10 days and bronchitis, was treated with antibiotics and recovered. About 6 months ago, It was hard to breath, like asthma (not a history at all in my family). Saw my Dr., prescribed albuterol, but more than ever, 1 year since then, I have chronic coughing. Do I have COPD, still bronchitis???
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hi welcome to hcm
linda i have read ur question and try to answer it ,iam apulmonologist
regarding ur complaintsit could be a copd or chronic bronchitis
if ur a smoker and ur spirometry showsairflow limitation without reversibility -copd
cough for more than 3 months for consecutive 2 years
so it could be either of those two so get spirometry done toconfirm diagnosis
linda i have read ur question and try to answer it ,iam apulmonologist
regarding ur complaintsit could be a copd or chronic bronchitis
if ur a smoker and ur spirometry showsairflow limitation without reversibility -copd
cough for more than 3 months for consecutive 2 years
so it could be either of those two so get spirometry done toconfirm diagnosis
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Dear Linda,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can either be due to acute exacerbation of COPD or Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
Management consists of:
1. Albuterol inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.
3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. A course of antibiotic depending on culture & sensitivity reports.
5. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further evaluation & management.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can either be due to acute exacerbation of COPD or Tracheo-bronchial allergy.
Management consists of:
1. Albuterol inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.
3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. A course of antibiotic depending on culture & sensitivity reports.
5. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further evaluation & management.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful.
Take care.
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