Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Can Be Done To Clear Lungs And Avoid Suffocating Feeling?

I have trouble clearing my lungs & seem to discharge phlem in small amounts. The phlem is kind of hard or jello in consistance. I am coughing almost all day to clear my breathing but cant succeed . I dont smoke & have'nt had that habit , But I was exposed to alot of dust and silica particulate with little or no protection when I was young. What can I take to clear my lungs and stop having this suffocating feeling all the time ?
Wed, 25 May 2016
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having chronic cough with thick, difficult today expectorate phlegm with chest tightness and heaviness.
You are also having exposure today sillica and dust. So we should first rule out chronic bronchitis and sillicosis in your case.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray for the diagnosis of sillicosis.
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids(ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
For thick secretions, mucolytic drugs like ambroxol, bromhexine, N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) etc should be tried.
Don't worry, you will be alright, but first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Can Be Done To Clear Lungs And Avoid Suffocating Feeling?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having chronic cough with thick, difficult today expectorate phlegm with chest tightness and heaviness. You are also having exposure today sillica and dust. So we should first rule out chronic bronchitis and sillicosis in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray for the diagnosis of sillicosis. 3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids(ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). For thick secretions, mucolytic drugs like ambroxol, bromhexine, N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) etc should be tried. Don t worry, you will be alright, but first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.