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What Causes Coughing, Wheezing And Discomfort In The Chest?

I have been coughing, wheezy sometimes, and discomfort in my chest area (bra is uncomfortable) for about 5-6 days now. No fever that I know of, but I am tired. I have used my inhaler (broncho-dilator), but it hasn t helped. When I cough, it s so hard that I pee myself and my head hurts and I start wheezing. Should I go to Urgent Care or the ER, or is this something that will take care of itself in time?
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Hello,

Coughing, wheezing and chest pains are commonly seen in lung infection or bronchitis. So, it is better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

A chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics and long-acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes Coughing, Wheezing And Discomfort In The Chest?

Hello, Coughing, wheezing and chest pains are commonly seen in lung infection or bronchitis. So, it is better to consult pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). A chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics and long-acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar