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Started Coughing And Struggling To Breathe. Not Cured By Medicine. Any Suggestion?
Question: I have had a dry cough for couple of weeks now, I wake up coughing and struggling to breathe. Unable to calm down for few minutes, my chest goes right in when i cough. Medicines dont seem to help.
Dear,
Thanks for the query.
I am sorry to hear about your problem. The type of history you have given sounds like asthma attack which is called reversible allergic airway disease.
I think you should see your doctor who can perform a very simple test - peak flow (lung function test). That will confirm the possibility.
Don't worry now a day’s most wonderful medications are available to keep you fit. Do visit a nearest pulmonologist for the tests and medications.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other enquiries.
Kindest regards
Dr.SK.Mukherjee
Thanks for the query.
I am sorry to hear about your problem. The type of history you have given sounds like asthma attack which is called reversible allergic airway disease.
I think you should see your doctor who can perform a very simple test - peak flow (lung function test). That will confirm the possibility.
Don't worry now a day’s most wonderful medications are available to keep you fit. Do visit a nearest pulmonologist for the tests and medications.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have other enquiries.
Kindest regards
Dr.SK.Mukherjee
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