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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain , Acid Reflux And Severe Cough

Hi, I have been having alot of chest infections lately to which I have been prescribed antibiotics and steroids. They do help. But my job involves lifting 9 gallon barrels and moving 22 gallon barrels. Doing this is making my chest tight, I get chesty coughs and wheezing. At the minute i have pains in my chest and acid reflux which comes and goes. It hurts when i breath in and out. Should I get some more antibiotics and stop lifting heavy objects?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Recurrent chest infection and acid reflux cause bronchitis. And this can further worsen cough, breathlessness and wheezing.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
Along with antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are beneficial in bronchitis.
At present stop lifting heavy objects. Start appropriate treatment fir bronchitis. Once you are feeling well, you can resume your work.
For acid reflux take proton pump inhibitors, avoid hot and spicy food.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Chest Pain , Acid Reflux And Severe Cough

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Recurrent chest infection and acid reflux cause bronchitis. And this can further worsen cough, breathlessness and wheezing. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. Along with antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) are beneficial in bronchitis. At present stop lifting heavy objects. Start appropriate treatment fir bronchitis. Once you are feeling well, you can resume your work. For acid reflux take proton pump inhibitors, avoid hot and spicy food. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.