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What Is The Remedy For The Cough With Phlegm And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi Iam 53 I have always been healthy , never smoked . The last 6 weeks I have had a persistent cough , minor shortness of breath , an phlegm . I have been drinking a lot of water and taking about 4 cough drops a day . Just when I think it s getting better it comes back . I have no Doctor , what should I do ? Thank you. Ron
Wed, 25 Feb 2015
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Pulmonologist 's  Response
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray.
3. PFT ( pulmonary function test )
You might be having lung infection or bronchitis.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and start appropriate treatment.
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What Is The Remedy For The Cough With Phlegm And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test ) You might be having lung infection or bronchitis. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and start appropriate treatment.