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What Causes Cough, Headache And Breathlessness?

I have had a nagging cough with drainage now for over 6 weeks. I sometimes cough so hard I get a headache and cant catch my breath. I have been taking mucinex and cough medicine in the evenings to help with sleep. I live with a cough drop in my mouth during the day. This all started with a head cold and sore throat, which is gone.
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
You had cold and sore throat. This is mostly due to viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
And bronchitis is common after viral URTI. Your symptoms like cough, headache, breathing difficulty etc are commonly seen with bronchitis.
So 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 mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS).
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 Cough, Headache And Breathlessness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. You had cold and sore throat. This is mostly due to viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And bronchitis is common after viral URTI. Your symptoms like cough, headache, breathing difficulty etc are commonly seen with bronchitis. So 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 mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). 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.