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What Is The Treatment For Chest Pain And Cough?

Hello i got sick i believe on monday had a regular flu runny nose the usual then on wedsday i stayed up all night went ouside enjoyed a shot and a beer and cigs the next morning i woke up with a horrible cough its been 2 days now and now i have shortness of breath weazzing harsh coughs which make my chest ache a bit
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are having post infectious bronchitis. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways and it is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu).
Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest pain, coughing, wheezing, breathlessness etc.
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Is The Treatment For Chest Pain And Cough?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you are having post infectious bronchitis. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways and it is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (flu). Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest pain, coughing, wheezing, breathlessness etc. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.