What Causes Dry Cough And Chronic Bronchitis When Diagnosed With Mild COPD?

Posted on Fri, 7 Aug 2015

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Question : Thank You !
What can I do for a dry cough? I have been told that I have chronic bronchitis...(mild COPD)?
I feel fine..no difficulty inhaling no difficulty exhaling...I do have allergies this time of year which is when this happens...it is not constant but annoying.
Am drinking lots of water, have Spiriva respimat to use daily...I would just like to "loosen" cough

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
start NAC tablet.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You can start NAC (N acetyl cysteine). It is having mucolytic, expectorant and antioxidants properties.
And it is indicated in bronchitis.
It will help you in relieving congestion and loosen secretions.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

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