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Suggest Treatment For Headache, Fatigue, Nasal Congestion And Cough
Question: I have had a cold for 12 days. Headache, fatigue, nasal congestion and cough, most of my symptoms are gone except the congestion, however, today I am suffering shortness of breath even when sitting. I live at 7200 feet and run 3 miles 4 or 5 times a week, so not being able to breath is a bit unnerving.
Brief Answer:
A possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, a possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Your initial symptoms like cough, cold, headache, fatigue, nasal congestion etc are suggestive of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Viral URTI can complicate and cough bronchitis which gives symptoms of congestion and breathlessness.
So better to consult a Pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment.
Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
A possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, a possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Your initial symptoms like cough, cold, headache, fatigue, nasal congestion etc are suggestive of viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
Viral URTI can complicate and cough bronchitis which gives symptoms of congestion and breathlessness.
So better to consult a Pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) for the treatment.
Don't worry, you will be alright with appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you, made an appointment with my family doctor this afternoon, hopefully they can help me.
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I am glad that my advice is helping you.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for following up,
I am glad that my advice is helping you.
It's always encouraging for doctors to hear positive feedback from patients.
Hope I have solved your query. If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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