Can This Be Lung Infection With Asthma?

Posted on Mon, 16 Jul 2018

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Mon, 16 Jul 2018 Answered on

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Question : i have asthma but every once in a while i start with a sore throat then i have alot of mucus my chest is tight it almost feels like a cold but it usually last two or 3 weeks what can i do when i cough the mucus comes up

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
do some examinations

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I can understand your concern

If you were my patient in such conditions i would recommend you to do a chest X Ray and some blood tests for lung infection. We should be sure for the actual situation of your lungs and then to decide about the correct treatment.
If the above come positive than an antibiotic should be started like Claritromycin tablets twice per day and a mucolitic which help in the fluidification of the secretions.
However my advise for you is to discuss the above with your doctor first.
Hope to have been helpful

Regards and feel free to ask me again

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T