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Suggest Remedy For Severe Coughing Spells With History Of Bronchitis

When I have severe coughing spell my lower back aches. Has been going on for monthes. 71 years old male. history of severe broncitis w/peumonia severe. But since getting shot years ago (anti-peumonia) better. Seem to have semi-diareaha in a.m. mostly. Have Gerd and asthma take 500/50 advere & anti-acids. thhnx j
Tue, 10 Mar 2015
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Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Since you are having asthma, coughing can be due to worsening of asthma.
The most common cause for worsening of underlying asthma is viral infection.
You are also having semi diarrhoea. This also favours viral infection.
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 lung infection.
PFT is needed to diagnose the severity of the asthma. And it will also guide in adding further inhaled bronchodilators.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
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Suggest Remedy For Severe Coughing Spells With History Of Bronchitis

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Since you are having asthma, coughing can be due to worsening of asthma. The most common cause for worsening of underlying asthma is viral infection. You are also having semi diarrhoea. This also favours viral infection. 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 lung infection. PFT is needed to diagnose the severity of the asthma. And it will also guide in adding further inhaled bronchodilators. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.