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What Causes Chest Pain,cough And Metallic Taste In Mouth?

Doc. Said i had broncitis but its been almost 2 months and i took all my meds and still have a cough and a metal taste in my mouth that wont go away also chest is hurting feels like mussle spasims what else could it be? Im 32 years old 5'4" about 225lbs
Mon, 30 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled treatment.
Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, you are not improving completely and still having cough.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve in cough with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Coughing causes musculoskeletal pain due to strain on ribs and intercostal muscles.
So you can take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
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 Causes Chest Pain,cough And Metallic Taste In Mouth?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Best treatment of bronchitis is inhaled treatment. Since you are not taking inhaled treatment, you are not improving completely and still having cough. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve in cough with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Coughing causes musculoskeletal pain due to strain on ribs and intercostal muscles. So you can take simple painkiller like paracetamol or ibuprofen. Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest. 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.