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What Causes Chest Congestion And Cough While Treating Bronchitis?
Question: i had the flu last week, and had to miss work.
i could not sleep laying in bed, even when i elevated my pillows.
i had a lot of mucous in my lungs, and had coughing spells all night.
I thought that i was feeling better yesterday, but had the same problem last night.
i'm still coughing up mucous today, and had to miss work again.
please advise
Thanks
i could not sleep laying in bed, even when i elevated my pillows.
i had a lot of mucous in my lungs, and had coughing spells all night.
I thought that i was feeling better yesterday, but had the same problem last night.
i'm still coughing up mucous today, and had to miss work again.
please advise
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) like flu.
So better to consult 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 severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral mucinex (N acetyl cystine) is also beneficial.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) like flu.
So better to consult 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 severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral mucinex (N acetyl cystine) is also beneficial.
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. Prasad
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I didn't know what to do.
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I will call to set up an appointment.
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Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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