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What Causes Coughing With Phlegm?

Hi, i have this coughing and phelgm for many years now, I always cough and clear my throat. I take decongestants after an hour taking decongestants my breathing gets a little labored for 2.5 hours. I don't have money to go to ENT's or allergist or pulmonary, Can you suggest one specialist to go to?

Thu, 14 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist first because possibility of bronchitis is more in your case.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection
3. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (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 Coughing With Phlegm?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist first because possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray to rule out lung infection 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (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.