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Tickling In Throat, Mucus, Coughing, Dizziness, Headache. Reason?

mucus, esp when i lay down, tickle on my left side of throat sometimes that often leads to terrible, lengthy coughing... mucus is thick but clear... dont know if dizziness and headache are connected... have other health probs... mucus and tickle been happening 6 months or maybe year now... ideas? someone suggested asthma? no shortness of breath or other chest aches or pains

Sat, 9 Nov 2013
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Hello,
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.

Thanks for your query.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

I suspect you may have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance). It may also cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms.

My advise is to do the following investigations and consult a pulmonologist.
1. Chest X ray
2. Pulmonary function tests
3. CT scan Chest.

Usual treatment is antibiotics , Bronchodilators and inhaled steroids.

Hope this helps.
Please reply for further queries.
Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr.Manjeth kumar.
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Tickling In Throat, Mucus, Coughing, Dizziness, Headache. Reason?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcaremagic. Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. I suspect you may have Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus (a slimy substance). It may also cause wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. My advise is to do the following investigations and consult a pulmonologist. 1. Chest X ray 2. Pulmonary function tests 3. CT scan Chest. Usual treatment is antibiotics , Bronchodilators and inhaled steroids. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health. Regards, Dr.Manjeth kumar.