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What Causes Shallow Breathing And Sore Throat When Suffering From COPD?
Question: I have COPD and for the past four weeks now I can't stop the cough. I'm using Spiriva, Ventolin (with a spacer), trying deep breathing but I can't manage the cough. Im not getting enough oxygen and Im constantly shallow breathing. Also, my throat is getting sore. I don't know if this is the cough? I have lupus and am allergic to most antibiotics.
Brief Answer:
It could be an infection or worsening of COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
There could be few reasons for your persistent cough. These could be:
1. Progression of your COPD by itself thus resulting in persistent symptoms.
2. Acute exacerbation of COPD which is generally as a result of some infection.
3. Since you have lupus, your lungs may be getting involved and lupus pneumonia is a known condition.
You need to get into a hospital or consult a pulmonologist. You should take a complete health check which should include routine blood tests, sputum examination and tests for lupus. You also have to have a blood gas analysis to know the oxygen levels.
You will need a course of broad spectrum antibiotics to which you are not allergic, a course of oral steroids, nebulization, inhalers and continuous oxygen therapy.
Chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises will help.
It could be an infection or worsening of COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
There could be few reasons for your persistent cough. These could be:
1. Progression of your COPD by itself thus resulting in persistent symptoms.
2. Acute exacerbation of COPD which is generally as a result of some infection.
3. Since you have lupus, your lungs may be getting involved and lupus pneumonia is a known condition.
You need to get into a hospital or consult a pulmonologist. You should take a complete health check which should include routine blood tests, sputum examination and tests for lupus. You also have to have a blood gas analysis to know the oxygen levels.
You will need a course of broad spectrum antibiotics to which you are not allergic, a course of oral steroids, nebulization, inhalers and continuous oxygen therapy.
Chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises will help.
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