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Suggest Remedy For Tight Chest, Cough With Phelgm And Difficult Breathing

I have had a cough for the last few weeks that is the end result of a cold. The last few days it seems to have ecsalated into a very tight chest, lots of phlegm, and a hard time breathing. My lungs actually feel like they are heavy inside my chest. I have no fever that I know of - I'm just tired and have an over all sick feeling. Any ideas?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold).
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will improve with Inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Tight Chest, Cough With Phelgm And Difficult Breathing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (cold). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will improve with Inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.