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Sputum And Wheezing Due To Being Addicted And Relapsed Smoking Habit. Can This Be Helped In Any Way?

I am 43, had 4 month smoking relapse after 13 year cessation, still have sputum and wheezing after five month, will it stop. When I was younger I smoke for six years, 5-7 cig a day. Relapse 1-2 a day. Help! Very scared been to many doctors. Tried almost everything. Not seeing improvement. Last all day
Sat, 14 Dec 2013
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Hello dear,

Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma)

Management consists of:

1. Asthalin inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.
2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.
3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
4. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.

If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further management.
Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful.

Take care.
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Sputum And Wheezing Due To Being Addicted And Relapsed Smoking Habit. Can This Be Helped In Any Way?

Hello dear, Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages (seasonal allergy or asthma) Management consists of: 1. Asthalin inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs) So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack. 2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma. 3. Antihistamines can also be used to provide symptomatic relief. 4. Protect yourself from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for further management. Investigations like complete blood count, X ray of chest & Pulmonary function test will be helpful. Take care.