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Suggest Medication For Having Productive Cough
I have had a productive cough for 4 months now and I seem to be getting a bit breathless. I have taken Omeprozole for 2 years (20mg)
also take MMF for my kidney transplant. I had micoplasma pnuemoniae 4 months ago and have had 2 CT scans wich show glass like nodules. The hospital say just come back in 3 months for another CT scan but I do wonder if the 2 drugs above may be causing the cough, thanks.
also take MMF for my kidney transplant. I had micoplasma pnuemoniae 4 months ago and have had 2 CT scans wich show glass like nodules. The hospital say just come back in 3 months for another CT scan but I do wonder if the 2 drugs above may be causing the cough, thanks.
Wed, 1 Jun 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out recurrence of pneumonia and bronchitis in your case. Because both of them can cause chronic productive cough with breathlessness.
MMF is Immunomodulator drug. It can cause immunodeficiency and this can cause worsening or recurrent lung infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray (for pneumonia)
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) (for bronchitis).
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of these reports.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out recurrence of pneumonia and bronchitis in your case. Because both of them can cause chronic productive cough with breathlessness.
MMF is Immunomodulator drug. It can cause immunodeficiency and this can cause worsening or recurrent lung infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray (for pneumonia)
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) (for bronchitis).
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids on the basis of these reports.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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