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What Causes Dry Cough And Mild Incontinence?

Just recovered from a virus that caused extreme fatigue and mostly affected my lungs (breathing, coughing). Now over that I have a dry, hacky cough that makes it extremely hard to sleep. I even wake up wanting to vomit and am experiencing some mild incontinence for the last 5 days.
Wed, 6 Jan 2016
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having post infectious bronchitis. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection. Bronchitis causes worsening office cough, breathlessness especially at night. And due to this, abdominal pressure rises and this causes incontinence.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Dry Cough And Mild Incontinence?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having post infectious bronchitis. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection. Bronchitis causes worsening office cough, breathlessness especially at night. And due to this, abdominal pressure rises and this causes incontinence. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.