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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough When Diagnosed With Sarcoidosis

Hi, my apartment was renovated for 7 months i have inhaled drywall dust. NOW i keep coughing up flem and i was told by others,each time I m speaking. I keep taking breaths. I don t notice I m doing that. And also i have sarcoidosis . Please advise me, as to what i can do. Thank you. By the way I m 67 years old.
Thu, 17 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis is caused by inhalation of dust. And it is commonly seen with sarcoidosis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get the clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) done. PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on the severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (Budesonide orFluticasone). Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.

Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough When Diagnosed With Sarcoidosis

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis is caused by inhalation of dust. And it is commonly seen with sarcoidosis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get the clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) done. PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on the severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (Formoterol or Salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (Budesonide orFluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.