Is Persistent Cough For Over Two Months That Leaves Me Feeling Like I Cannot Get Enough Air Into My Lungs A Serious Matter?

Posted on Fri, 3 Aug 2018

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Question : ive got a cough thats lasted for a bout 8 weeks yes its getti g better but in scared coz rec it feels like i cant get enough air into my lungs and have u pump

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It sounds benign, but you should see a doctor

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Persistent cough should be examined. It can be a result of an upper respiratory infection, bronchitis, asthma, gastroesophageal reflux or a side effect to medicine, e.g. ace inhibitors.

Do you take medicine? Is there sputum or fever?

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Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (23 minutes later)

so u dont think its anything serious likr cancer im teally scared

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, I don't think so

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

No, I don't think so. But I suggest you get a clinical examination including an x-ray of your chest.

Best of luck.

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

Follow up: Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (1 hour later)

Thank you you have put my mind at rest

Answered by Dr. Anders Mark Christensen (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No problem.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

No problem. Please keep me posted and let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

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