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What Causes Chronic Dry Cough And Breathlessness?

Hello, I ve been coughing lately, it s dry small coughs then gets bigger, had it since the beginning of last year until now, having trouble breathing sometimes, have to take deeps breaths then cough couple times afterward. Now my coughing is getting worse, coughing frequently! Bad ones! Any ideas of it?
Fri, 1 Jul 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic dry cough and breathlessness which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to allergic condition like asthma . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should take cough expectorants. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis have been made. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist . For now stay in moist environment and stay away from dust .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chronic Dry Cough And Breathlessness?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chronic dry cough and breathlessness which seems to be due to chest infection/ chronic upper respiratory tract infection. It could be due to allergic condition like asthma . I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles. You should take cough expectorants. You should take antibiotic Levofloxacin in combination with antiallergic medication. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. You should get chest X-ray done and start treatment after proper diagnosis have been made. Avoid oily and sharp food. Drink plenty of fluids. Doctor may also refer you to allergy specialist . For now stay in moist environment and stay away from dust . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari