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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough With Difficulty In Breathing

Hi my name is Roxann. I have been feeling sick for a little over a week now. I figured it would go away however, it just seems like its getting worst. I am having trouble breathing. I have a bad cough that comes with real bad chest pains. Cough that follows vomiting as well. I also have headaches, I also been taking Tamiflu (per teladoc) and therafllu. I also been drinking plenty of fluids. Nothing seems to be working. Should I go the the emergency room?
Tue, 8 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent cough with difficulty in breathing which is due to lung infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done. Get pulmonary function test done as well to find out extent of infection. Start treatment after proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti histamine . Avoid cold liquids, spicy, oily and fried food. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should gargle with saline water. You should take cough expectorants . Take steam several times a day , which will relieve congestion and make breathing easy and drink warm water with one spoon honey twice a day .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough With Difficulty In Breathing

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have persistent cough with difficulty in breathing which is due to lung infection / bronchitis. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should get X-ray chest done. Get pulmonary function test done as well to find out extent of infection. Start treatment after proper examination. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti histamine . Avoid cold liquids, spicy, oily and fried food. Take diet rich in multivitamins. You should gargle with saline water. You should take cough expectorants . Take steam several times a day , which will relieve congestion and make breathing easy and drink warm water with one spoon honey twice a day . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari