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What Causes Chest Infection With Persistent Cough?

Hi I have had a chest infection for 2 months coughing but can t seem to get stuff off my chest. My GP has given me cough mixture, steroids, antibiotics. A tickling cough to dry raspy. He asked me if I had astma but I don t think so. Winter I normally get a dose of what ever is around. My chest is tight and short of breath at times. I am a chef and use grill cleaner daily ALKALINE. 56 yrs old 175cm tall about 115kg your thoughts would be helpful with thanks
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and rule out lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis.
Your all symptoms are since 2 months and you are not improving with standard drugs.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray.
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis .
You may need mucolytic, expectorant, antioxidant, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Higher antibiotics are needed if you are having pneumonia.
So don't worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Infection With Persistent Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and rule out lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis. Your all symptoms are since 2 months and you are not improving with standard drugs. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis . You may need mucolytic, expectorant, antioxidant, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Higher antibiotics are needed if you are having pneumonia. So don t worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.