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What Causes Tightness In The Chest While Coughing?

I have taking montelukast for almost a month now. At first I thought it was working but I was also taking 10mg of prednisone for 5 days. My asthma did not get better so my dr gave me 5 more prednisone. I finally felt some relief but now I cough a lot with tightness in my chest and seems like my asthma just won t stop. I can not even sleep thru the night.
Mon, 20 May 2019
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Hello,

Stay away from Asthma triggers like smoke, dust, pollen, mole, respiratory infections, excess physical activity, cold air, allergic reactions.

Stress, emotional factors, anxiety can also trigger asthma attacks. Avoid them, stay relaxed.

Asthma cause tightness of chest, wheezing, trouble to breathe. Maintain weight as per BMI.

Asthma can be relieved by inhalation of corticosteroids, short-acting beta 2 agonists or long-acting beta 2 agonists. Take medications prescribed by your local treating doctor after the physical examination.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tightness In The Chest While Coughing?

Hello, Stay away from Asthma triggers like smoke, dust, pollen, mole, respiratory infections, excess physical activity, cold air, allergic reactions. Stress, emotional factors, anxiety can also trigger asthma attacks. Avoid them, stay relaxed. Asthma cause tightness of chest, wheezing, trouble to breathe. Maintain weight as per BMI. Asthma can be relieved by inhalation of corticosteroids, short-acting beta 2 agonists or long-acting beta 2 agonists. Take medications prescribed by your local treating doctor after the physical examination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician