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Suggest Treatment For Cough With Chest Congestion

hi doc im spha i have recently recovered from having dry cough which started when i had flue a few weeks ago which i assume it was caused by stubborn phlegm, i took some cough syrup, phlegm tablets, and venteze teblets and i got better for a few weeks, the problem im currently expiriencing is that my chest is always tight when i wake up every morning, and also feeling cold in my chest, and a few minutes pain on my left side of my chest, what could be the problem doc and what advice would u give me please help cause im really getting worried now
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI - flu). And this can cause chest tightness, congestion etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for Complete relief.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
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 Cough With Chest Congestion

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI - flu). And this can cause chest tightness, congestion etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for Complete relief. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.