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Suggest Treatment For Dry Cough With Chest Pains

About 3 months ago I got a really bad dry cough and it stuck for about a month and a half, and I thought it went away, but I would still slightly cough(not dry cough) in the morning and before I go to bed sometimes for about a couple of weeks. After that it went away. This morning I woke up with a terrible cough and really bad chest pains every time I cough which is every few seconds to every few minutes. The first time I got sick I asked a doctor he said a virus was going around, but this time it seems like it's the same symptoms but worse and with chest pains.
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You are having chronic cough with chest pain (pleuritic). Both are commonly seen in bronchitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia).
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 pneumonia.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) according to the diagnosis.
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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 Dry Cough With Chest Pains

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. You are having chronic cough with chest pain (pleuritic). Both are commonly seen in bronchitis and lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia). 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 pneumonia. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotic, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) according to the diagnosis. Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.