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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Cough And Breathing Difficulty

Hi I am 52 year old male and have a history of smoking for more than 20 years. Since last 3-4 months I am suffering with half breathing specially worst in humidity.My doctor who is TB chest specialist prescribed me inhaler (Budesonide) and theophyllin & calcium.I commonly suffer worst cough in morning but for the last 2-3 days I feel bad pain in my left arm pit and left chest area while cough. should I go for chest X ray & CT scan for any probability of small cell as I am chain smoker while my doctor donnt think so.
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic..

You have history of smoking from long time and coughing with breathing difficulties so better to do a chest x ray for further diagnosis..

Any lung condition like tubeculosis or pneumonia or any consolidation can detected in x ray...

Consult a pulmonologist for further diagnosis...
Auscaltation of breathing sound also helpful for diagnosis...
Peak flow meter use to mesure respiratory efficiency..
Detail history and physical examination give exact idea...

I hope my guidance helpful to you...
Take care.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Cough And Breathing Difficulty

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic.. You have history of smoking from long time and coughing with breathing difficulties so better to do a chest x ray for further diagnosis.. Any lung condition like tubeculosis or pneumonia or any consolidation can detected in x ray... Consult a pulmonologist for further diagnosis... Auscaltation of breathing sound also helpful for diagnosis... Peak flow meter use to mesure respiratory efficiency.. Detail history and physical examination give exact idea... I hope my guidance helpful to you... Take care. Thank you.