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What Causes Chronic Bronchitis?

i think or am sure I have chronic bronchitas. Although i am not sure.. My couph has lasted several weeks then a month. prior to that I had the flu. I have been doing some traveling where i was was very cold then i came to a hot place. (California.) Now I am couphing a lot and I have a pain in my chest. should I go see a doctor?
Fri, 29 May 2015
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Hi,

I am sorry for the situation you are in.

Cough is a common symptom related to flu and cold even days after they are over. I advise to take OTC antihystaminic medication for coughing, increase fluids intake and do aerosol therapy.

Sometimes, there is stomach hyperacidity accompanying cold and flu that would probably trigger / aggravate coughing. Taking antacids after meal together with ranitidine at bedtime can also help.

The pain you feel in your chest is due to coughing for such long time. You can take anti inflammatory medications for the pain.
Applying cold balm on your chest and back can also help.

If coughing will still persist, further examination by your physician is advised to rule out other complications.

Hope it was of help!
Dr.Albana
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What Causes Chronic Bronchitis?

Hi, I am sorry for the situation you are in. Cough is a common symptom related to flu and cold even days after they are over. I advise to take OTC antihystaminic medication for coughing, increase fluids intake and do aerosol therapy. Sometimes, there is stomach hyperacidity accompanying cold and flu that would probably trigger / aggravate coughing. Taking antacids after meal together with ranitidine at bedtime can also help. The pain you feel in your chest is due to coughing for such long time. You can take anti inflammatory medications for the pain. Applying cold balm on your chest and back can also help. If coughing will still persist, further examination by your physician is advised to rule out other complications. Hope it was of help! Dr.Albana