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I’ve had a cough for almost 3 mo have had antibiotic beginning of December and then a Prednisone pak a couple of weeks after, two Rx cough medicines as well as some over the counter ones. The last several days when I cough I have a hard time catching my breath, my chest gets a little tight and I am severely exhausted. Dr did a blood test for valley fever because I’ve had it before but it was negative. I’m so exhausted, what should I do?
Kindly, provide your reports for giving more comment on your condition. You can have bronchitis or bronchiolitis et cetera like respiratory pathology.
To search cause and severity following work up needed: - Auscultation - CBC - Chest x-ray - Pulmonary function test especially spirometry - If cough with mucus present, then sputum examination done
According to report, management plan is decided. Also, consult a pulmonologist for examination and discuss your case.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Upon Coughing?
Hello, Kindly, provide your reports for giving more comment on your condition. You can have bronchitis or bronchiolitis et cetera like respiratory pathology. To search cause and severity following work up needed: - Auscultation - CBC - Chest x-ray - Pulmonary function test especially spirometry - If cough with mucus present, then sputum examination done According to report, management plan is decided. Also, consult a pulmonologist for examination and discuss your case. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami