Suggest Treatment For Cold, Throat Irritation And Shortness Of Breath

Posted on Tue, 27 Oct 2015

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Question : had a cold a month ago and I now have some irritation in lower neck (windpipe) not sore, but phlem like. A little shortness of breath when I climb stairs or work out. Sort of a little scratch in the upper right lung area.

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Antihistamine, chest X-ray

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to HCM
I have gone through your query.
The symptoms might be due to post nasal drip.

Antihistamine like certirizine (Zyrtec), or levocetirizine (Xyzal) will be helpful. I would suggest you to go for steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil, which will be helpful in decreasing your symptom.

For other two symptoms, i would have asked for chest X-ray, based on the findings of X ray I would have decided on treatment plan.
Hope this helps.
Take care

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