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hello about 3 weeks ago i developed a a cough that turned into tight chest ,lung hard of breathing ,then was basically ill for 2 -3days so i taken lemsips which helped alot but had to drink afew . so then on repare i was sneezing alot coughing alittle bit of mucus , it was to hurt when sneezing on my lungs but dissapeered after 10 days. um im a bk packer being staying in all sorts of rooms enviroment , now being 10 days later my chest is tight but no sign of a cough,feeling unwell . help as i am missing home been under alot of stress lately due to missing home weather this is playing a part also i have been eating alot of rubbish lately
Thu, 26 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cough since 3 weeks which is not improving is due to persistence of respiratory tract infection which is getting chronic.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Take decongestant nasal sprays containing mucinex for instant relief.
- You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.
- You should take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you.
- You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water.
You should consult ENT specialist without any delay and doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and get an x ray of the chest done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to find out exact extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and mucolytic agents .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of cough since 3 weeks which is not improving is due to persistence of respiratory tract infection which is getting chronic.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to
- Take decongestant nasal sprays containing mucinex for instant relief.
- You should avoid hot, sharp and spicy foods.
- You should take expectorants. Steam inhalation is very effective for you.
- You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water.
You should consult ENT specialist without any delay and doctor may order blood test , throat swab test and get an x ray of the chest done. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to find out exact extent of infection. Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with decongestants and mucolytic agents .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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