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Gagging Cough, Cold, Asthma. Having Orthostatic Intolerance. Remedy?
Why do I always end up with a horrible gagging cough with a chest cold? I don't just mean coughing but literally I start gagging before I start coughing and then it becomes a coughing fit with several violent dry heaves and trouble catching my breath. How can I prevent this from happening? I also become asthmatic due to my colds.
I am 41, non-smoker with no cardiopulmonary issues other than Orthostatic Intolerance.
I am 41, non-smoker with no cardiopulmonary issues other than Orthostatic Intolerance.
Tue, 1 Oct 2013
Hello dear,
The symptoms can be attributed to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma)
Management consists of:
1. Asthalin 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. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms can be attributed to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma)
Management consists of:
1. Asthalin 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. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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