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Suggest Remedy For The Chesty Cough With Difficulty In Breathing

I have a chest cough which has been getting worse over the past week and half to 2 weeks it started off as a sore throat i feel like im finding it a bit harder to breathe i went to the doctors but could only be seen by a nurse prctioner who told me she couldnt hear anything my chest was a lot quiter than what it should be so she isnt sure if there is anything there or not she said my heart was racing but i havent done any strenuous activity. she has given me some anti biotics to see how i go but im worried
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
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).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For The Chesty Cough With Difficulty In Breathing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. 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). Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.