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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Persistent Cough

I have shortness of breath and a persistent cough, when I cough I keep coughing until I bring up mucus that seems to clear my lungs for a while then it occurs again, along with this I have general lethargy and weakness. this whole cycle repeats itself over a period of days and has been going on for some time.
Thu, 27 Dec 2018
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Hi,

You seem to have allergic bronchitis with probably secondary bacterial infection which brings about swelling of air passage & difficulty in breathing leading to shortness of breath &difficult expectation.

You need a detailed chest examination with needful investigations like blood counts & X-ray chest & allergy screening test followed by specific treatment. Please consult a chest physician.

Till then you should take rest. Protect from exposure to cold,smoke ,dust &known allergens.

Drink warm water. Eat easy to digest nutritious food. Avoid cold, sour & spicy food. Over the counter cough syrup like Benadryl expectorant would help.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Persistent Cough

Hi, You seem to have allergic bronchitis with probably secondary bacterial infection which brings about swelling of air passage & difficulty in breathing leading to shortness of breath &difficult expectation. You need a detailed chest examination with needful investigations like blood counts & X-ray chest & allergy screening test followed by specific treatment. Please consult a chest physician. Till then you should take rest. Protect from exposure to cold,smoke ,dust &known allergens. Drink warm water. Eat easy to digest nutritious food. Avoid cold, sour & spicy food. Over the counter cough syrup like Benadryl expectorant would help. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician