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What Causes Weakness And Severe Cough In A Person With Asthma?

I am coughing a lot feel very weak when I eat, food doesn t go down easy. I do have asthma but this doesn t seem to be in my lungs, more in my chest, also out of breath alot. Can t seem to walk more than 5 feet with out losing all air. I m almost 67 and am 5ft.4in.tall and weigh 115 lbs.
Mon, 29 Feb 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 acute exacerbation (worsening) of asthma. This is the cause for your constant cough, weakness and breathlessness.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of asthma is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol, salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide or fluticasone).
Combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial in your case.
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 Weakness And Severe Cough In A Person With Asthma?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are mostly having acute exacerbation (worsening) of asthma. This is the cause for your constant cough, weakness and breathlessness. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of asthma is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol, salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (budesonide or fluticasone). Combination of antihistamine and anti allergic drugs is also beneficial in your case. 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.