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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Shortness Of Breath
My son is 21 years old and autistic. He has been taking prozac for 4 months. He has been suffering from a cough for approximately 3 weeks. The Dr. perscribed anti-biotics for 10 days and said if they did not solve the cough he has allergies. He finished his course of anit-biotics and then the symptoms got worse. He has nearly passed out from wheezing and shortness of breath. He says he cannot get the air out of his lungs. He has wet coughs with clear or pink sputum. The episodes last for approximately 10 minutes once per every 1-2 days for the last week. They have occured twice while sleeping and 3 times while active, both in doors and out dooors.
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more in your son's case.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
He will mostly need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, he will be alright with inhaled treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more in your son's case.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection.
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
He will mostly need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, he will be alright with inhaled treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks.
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