Hi, I've had pretty bad lung congestion for 5-6 weeks now. I make a wheezing sound when breathing. I my coughing a lot but producing very little. At this point, my lungs actually hurt as if they're bruised or something. I completed a Z pack 1 week ago with no change whatsover. Generally, I'm a very healthy runner and have never experienced this before. I usually don't have sinus or allergy issues but I do have acid reflux for which I take omeprazole. Any ideas what in the world is happening? or whay? Causes? Thanks!
If x ray shows consolidation than sputum gram stain and AFB staining examination needed -sputum culture if needed. According to cause specific treatment is given. For congestion relief benadryl like decongestant drug prescribed Steam inhalation done three times a day If CBC shows eosinophila than Allegra M prescribed for that If bronchoconstriction severe then nebulization by salbutamol and budesonide respule prescribed.
Keeping my answer in mind, consult pulmonologoist for examination.
Hope your concern is solved. Happy to help you further.
Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami
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Hi, Following causes has to be ruled out like: -tuberculosis if fever, weight loss present -pneumonia -acute bronchitis 1. viral 2. allergic 3. bacterial Your work up done is as follows: -Auscultation -CBC -Chest x ray If x ray shows consolidation than sputum gram stain and AFB staining examination needed -sputum culture if needed. According to cause specific treatment is given. For congestion relief benadryl like decongestant drug prescribed Steam inhalation done three times a day If CBC shows eosinophila than Allegra M prescribed for that If bronchoconstriction severe then nebulization by salbutamol and budesonide respule prescribed. Keeping my answer in mind, consult pulmonologoist for examination. Hope your concern is solved. Happy to help you further. Regards, Dr. Parth Goswami