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Why Have Steroid And Albuterol Inhalers Not Helped In Curing Severe Breathlessness And Unproductive Cough?
having trouble breathing when i lay down, feel like i'm drowning, my breathing is ok going in but exhaling has loud crackling bubbling sound that gets worse as i lay there for longer than 5 mins. i have an unproductive cough and when something does come up its almost textured like solid chicken fat and white. I have been using a steroid and arbuterol inhalers, but they are not helping and its getting worse. What can I do to get good air in me? :(
sorry unable to pay on disablitiy. thank you for your time anyway
sorry unable to pay on disablitiy. thank you for your time anyway
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
Hi. When the steroid and albuterol inhalators are not working, there is something else to be looked after. Your inhalation is OK- but exhaling has a sound - indicates there mat be a mechanical factor causing this problem. As is worsening on lying down indicates the same. I am afraid to say, you need to consult a ENT specialist to find out the reason to get it treated ASAP.
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