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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Wheezing

hi.i'm experiencing cough for about 1 month now. this is accompanied by wheezing, shortness of breath and sleepiness. i thought of it as a simple cold and i could not help but ask a professional. can you tell me what this is? by the way i smoke occasionally. thanks doc.
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely.
Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulty.
So consult pulmonologist and get done 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.
You will improve with 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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Suggest Treatment For Cough And Wheezing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes coughing, wheezing and breathing difficulty. So consult pulmonologist and get done 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. You will improve with 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.