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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough, Gurgling Noise While Exhaling And Fatigue?

Hi. I ve had a dry cough and gurgling noises when I exhale since April. About a month ago I had a very noticeable reduction in my stamina, becoming short of breath just walking up a flight of stairs. Soon after I lost my stamina, I had pneumonia, which was treated with antibiotics. I ve been free of pneumonia for a couple of weeks, but my old symptoms still exist, and this past week I ve coughed up white foamy phlegm a couple of times, the first time my cough has been productive since symptoms began in April. My doctor doesn t really know what my problem is, and I hesitate to go to a specialist because my insurance won t cover it.
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
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Hi,

As you have started having a productive cough, I suggest you get phlegm culture to know if any infectious pathology still exists. Also, a radiological examination (X-ray) of the chest is needed. Meanwhile, you start steam inhalation to get temporary relief. Proper diagnosis and treatment are possible only after the above-mentioned investigations. Direct physical examination (of the chest) is also crucial.
Kindly consult your healthcare provider with a report of the investigations and if the diagnosis yet remains unclear, I strongly recommend you to consult the specialist.

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

Regards,
Dr. Maninder, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Persistent Dry Cough, Gurgling Noise While Exhaling And Fatigue?

Hi, As you have started having a productive cough, I suggest you get phlegm culture to know if any infectious pathology still exists. Also, a radiological examination (X-ray) of the chest is needed. Meanwhile, you start steam inhalation to get temporary relief. Proper diagnosis and treatment are possible only after the above-mentioned investigations. Direct physical examination (of the chest) is also crucial. Kindly consult your healthcare provider with a report of the investigations and if the diagnosis yet remains unclear, I strongly recommend you to consult the specialist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Maninder, General & Family Physician