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Suggest Treatment For Coughing And Tightness In Chest
Hi, i just need abit of reasurance, i've had a flu virus the past 3 weeks which turned into a sinus infection, then i went abroad for a week and it was very hot!. Now i'm bk home i've been back to the doctors as i'm coughing alot and constantly wanna clear my throat and chest, but nuthings shifting.... The nurse said i have ( post nasel drip ) , i've never had this before, i've been having a beconase spray and doing the bowl of steam but its not easing up, my mouth, throat and nose now feels bone dry, i'm still coughing, my chest is tight.... Why isn't it clearing it?!... Thanks :)
Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Post nasal drip can cause or worsen coughing.The beconase is one of the appropriate treatments for this. You may want add an anti histamine to this. They are usually available over the counter.
Bronchitis may also be contributing to your coughing. It would cause chest tightness and coughing.
You may temporarily need a bronchodilator (medication to open the airways such as ventolin) and a mucolytic (medication to help break up the mucus so it can be easily expelled).
I hope this helps
Post nasal drip can cause or worsen coughing.The beconase is one of the appropriate treatments for this. You may want add an anti histamine to this. They are usually available over the counter.
Bronchitis may also be contributing to your coughing. It would cause chest tightness and coughing.
You may temporarily need a bronchodilator (medication to open the airways such as ventolin) and a mucolytic (medication to help break up the mucus so it can be easily expelled).
I hope this helps
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