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What Causes Chest Congestion, Wheezing And Shallow Cough?

here it is. I have a non-productive, shallow cough that seems to only come around in the evenings for the past week. I have tried all things over the counter; 3 types of cold medicine, cough syrup for chest congestion, flonase (simular store product), and tried 30mg of sudafed prescribed by my GP. I am battling it again tonight. Wheezing as soon as I lay down, gunk going down my throat and I can t cough it up. I cough till I can clear my windpipe and breathe which can take some effort. Enough effort to make me leak a little on the oppisite end (pee). The minute I try to lay down thinking all is ok and it starts all over again. I take night time cold medicine so I can sleep and so can my husband. I still have to stay propped up to do that.
Fri, 27 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely.
Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilator.
Since you are not taking inhaled treatment you are not improving.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will definitely improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
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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What Causes Chest Congestion, Wheezing And Shallow Cough?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilator. Since you are not taking inhaled treatment you are not improving. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will definitely improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). 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.