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Any Suggestion For Having Catarrh And Mucous In Lungs And Chronic Cough?

I have had catarrh and mucous in my lungs and chronic cough for 9 months now. Started with a virus 9
Months ago. With shortness of breath episodes. Where I feel like I am getting no air at all. Some crushing
In middle of chest. Sometimes not all.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in your case.
Bronchitis is common after viral infection and you had it 9 months ago.
Your all symptoms like cough, phlegm and shortness of breath etc are suggestive of bronchitis only.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out other lung conditions. PFT is needed 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, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Any Suggestion For Having Catarrh And Mucous In Lungs And Chronic Cough?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more in your case. Bronchitis is common after viral infection and you had it 9 months ago. Your all symptoms like cough, phlegm and shortness of breath etc are suggestive of bronchitis only. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out other lung conditions. PFT is needed 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, first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.