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What Causes Excessive Cough With Chest Congestion?

I have a severe hacking cough and fluid was coming up yesterday, today it is mucus. I have a rattle in my chest when I breathe deep or lay down. It feels like I am choking. I assume just a cold, but the coughing is so hard it s giving me a headache as well. Thank you
Fri, 3 Nov 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 or lung infection (pneumonia) is more likely.
Both of these show chest congestion, choking sensation, breathing difficulty etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, 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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What Causes Excessive Cough With Chest Congestion?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis or lung infection (pneumonia) is more likely. Both of these show chest congestion, choking sensation, breathing difficulty etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, 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.