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Suggest Treatment Options For Chronic Cough With Mucus

I have a chronic cough with excessive mucus and I have had this condition for over 2 years. Test shows my lungs are clear, sinuses are clear. Where can this mucus be coming from and what can I do to get relief from this cough? It is changed my life drastically. I don t cough when I am laying flat. It causes me to vomit quite often because I can t get all the mucus out. Any ideas?
Fri, 22 Sep 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. 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 need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral N acetyl cystine (NAC) twice a day is also helpful.
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 Options For Chronic Cough With Mucus

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. 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 need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral N acetyl cystine (NAC) twice a day is also helpful. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.