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Suggest Treatment For Cough

I have a severe caugh that is lasting several weeks now. Dry and strong ,sometimes i feel like i am about to loose contouse, short breath at times, last few days some times green and sometimes yellow discharge.Althou i feel tired at times and all i want to do is sleep, I dont have a tempreture and i am not sweating.it feels like i have a lump or an irritated throught. sorry i cant afford to pay and dont have a credit card. thank you any way
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely.
Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest tightness, breathing difficulty, coughing, expectoration etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and 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 will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
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

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest tightness, breathing difficulty, coughing, expectoration etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and 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 will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). 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.