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What Does Difficulty Breathing Indicate Despite Allergy Medications?

hi, my roomate has been having trouble breathing for the past few weeks off and on. No know allergies including the cats we live with. I had a very simular week prior to his starting, benedril worked for me, but he has tried several allergy (otc) meds and the issue persists. not sure where to go from here
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Possibility of acute bronchitis is more likely in your friend.
So 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.
He will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.
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What Does Difficulty Breathing Indicate Despite Allergy Medications?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Possibility of acute bronchitis is more likely in your friend. So 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. He will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your friend. Thanks.