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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Sinus Problem

Posted on Wed, 3 Sep 2014

Question: I have gurgling in throat when I breath out and shortness of breath when i walk for short distances and my voice fades away sometimes when I talk or I sound horse. This started after a sinus problem and congestion went to my chest. but my chest does not feel congested. I do have to clear my throat as it feels I have frog in my throat, but it is clear. sometime I cough up phelm from deeper in my chest and it is yellowish and it is hard to cough up

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
allergic bronchitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your query.
In my opinion, you might be having allergy of the the larynx and bronchi. (Allergic laryngo-tracheo-bronchitis).
If I were your treating doctor, I would have prescribed steroid and iprattopium bromide +salbutamol comb nebulization 4 th hourly for 3 to 5 days.
Antihistamines + mucolytics combination drugs twice daily for 5 days.
Antibiotics if there is secondary bacterial infection.
Expectorant cough syrup 10 ml thrice daily.
Avoid cold and oily foods items.
If symptoms persists, then please consult with your doctor and get evaluated.
Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Deepashree (6 hours later)

can I get these meds over the counter or do I need a perscription. I dont have a reg dr.

Answered by Dr. Deepashree (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
These are prescription medicines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi, thanks for your follow up query.
These are prescription medicines. So consult with the doctor and get evaluated. Hope my answers have helped you. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju