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I have recently been coughing a lot with plemg coming up sometimes. I went to the Dr and he said I ha a crackle in my chest, gave me atnibiotics but I still have the cough. Nw i am feeling exhaused can hardly lift th newspaper. I am breathless and episodes of sweating. I had a liver operation joining my liver to my small intestine 6 yerars ago. Can you give me ay ideas. I also have sore teeth but not toothache
I have recently been coughing a lot with plemg coming up sometimes. I went to the Dr and he said I ha a crackle in my chest, gave me atnibiotics but I still have the cough. Nw i am feeling exhaused can hardly lift th newspaper. I am breathless and episodes of sweating. I had a liver operation joining my liver to my small intestine 6 yerars ago. Can you give me ay ideas. I also have sore teeth but not toothache
Thu, 21 Jul 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis is more.
Both of them can cause coughing, phlegm production, breathing difficulty, sweating etc.
So immediately consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out pneumonia
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You will need higher antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
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 can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of lung infection (pneumonia) and bronchitis is more.
Both of them can cause coughing, phlegm production, breathing difficulty, sweating etc.
So immediately consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out pneumonia
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You will need higher antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
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.
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