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What Casues Chronic Cough Along With Wheezing, Fatigue And Chest Pressure?

cough for approx. 2 months occasional wheeze, fatigue and chest pressure, no fever. Took Z-pack, then Levaquin, Doxycycline, Medrol dose pack, then Prednisone,. Currently taking Breo In-haler. Cough seems worse in the early evening. No discolored sputum, very little expectoration, but only sometimes feels like wet cough. Chest x-ray, trace signs of COPD and shadow on bottom of lung. Then told x-ray look fine, and dx: Asthmatic Bronchitis by a Pulmonologist. Cough has decreased in severity, but still hacking and feeling fatigue and chest pressure. Don t feel like I m getting 100% oxygen. I can ride a bike w/o feeling distressed.
Thu, 21 Sep 2017
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

From the description you gave,it seems to be asthma and the pertaining effects are due to chest congestion.
I recommend you to take cough expectorant 2 tsps twice a day for 3 days.
Steam inhalation and using humidifier in room will give you relief from chest symptoms.
Inhaled or oral bronchodilators like salbutamol/salmetrol can be used on maientanance dose.You may consult your chest physician in that regard.
Avoid dusty environment and second hand smoke.
Avoid pets at home.
Keep the environment around you neat and tidy.
Mainyain body hydration by adequate intake of water.

Hope I answered your query.
Wish you good health.

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What Casues Chronic Cough Along With Wheezing, Fatigue And Chest Pressure?

Hello Welcome to health care magic. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. From the description you gave,it seems to be asthma and the pertaining effects are due to chest congestion. I recommend you to take cough expectorant 2 tsps twice a day for 3 days. Steam inhalation and using humidifier in room will give you relief from chest symptoms. Inhaled or oral bronchodilators like salbutamol/salmetrol can be used on maientanance dose.You may consult your chest physician in that regard. Avoid dusty environment and second hand smoke. Avoid pets at home. Keep the environment around you neat and tidy. Mainyain body hydration by adequate intake of water. Hope I answered your query. Wish you good health. Thanks and regards.