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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough After Treating Bronchitis And Pneumonia

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Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2015
Question: i went to a urgent care clinic with a bad cough and they gave me med's for bronchitis and or pneumonia, i took that med. of 6 pills and my chest fels better but i still have a cough and no sense of smell or taste since oct. 5th...head is kinda stuffed but my nose is not runny and no sore throat...but at night or when i lay down i have coughing fits that last a few min. and feel like im choking and my throat gets tight and its hard to breath...but it goes away after im don coughing

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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
But before this, you're should first diagnose yourself.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
But first consult pulmonologist, diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Cough After Treating Bronchitis And Pneumonia

Brief Answer: Better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). But before this, you're should first diagnose yourself. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. But first consult pulmonologist, diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.