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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Chest Congestion

Hi Doctor, I have cough and chest congestion for the past 8 days and now it is down by 90% but need to check thoroughly to find the problem, whether it is bronchital, asthma or some allergic reasons. I had breathing problems in the first 4/5 days...the dry cough is still there...could you suggest me the possible answer and i need the appointment for consultation also. Thanks

Wed, 8 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis is inflammation of airways and it is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) like cold.
Your symptoms like continuous cough, breathing difficulty etc are also seen in bronchitis.
So 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 of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide or fluticasone).
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 Cough And Chest Congestion

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways and it is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) like cold. Your symptoms like continuous cough, breathing difficulty etc are also seen in bronchitis. So 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 of bronchitis is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (budesonide or fluticasone). 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.