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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Cough?

I am having slight difficulty breathing and i have a mild cough.
Should i be worried?
I had a Fever before and when i went to the doctor, he said i was okay, but the fever is now gone and i am still having slight breathing difficulties and now i have a cough.
Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis is common after viral infections (fever). So, it is better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing And Cough?

Hello, As per your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis is common after viral infections (fever). So, it is better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar