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What Causes Dry Cough, Louder Voice And Breathlessness?


I HAD DRY CAUGH IN THE NIGHT BETWEEN 2 A.M TO 3 A.M SOME TIMES. AFTER THIS MY BREATHING IS OBSRUCTED. AND MY VOICE BECOMES VERY VERY AND IT MAKES LOUDER NOICE FOR WANT OF BREATH. AFTER HAVING A GLASS OF WATER IT BECOMES NORMAL. DURING THIS TIME I HAD OBSTRUCTION IN BREATHING. WHILE EATING ALSO ESPECIALLY WHEN I AM TAKING FOOD SOME TIMES I GET DRY CAUGH AND VOICE MAKES VERY LOUDER NOICE FOR WANT OF BREATH AND WATER. WHAT IS THE EXACT PROBLEM. I HAVE CLEAN HABITS. NO BREATHING PROBLEM DURING THE DAY OR WALKING RUNNING AT ANY POINT OF TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE YOUR ADVICE
MY AGE 47 YEARS,
MY HEIGHT 165 CMS
NO BLOOD SUGAR,
BP 70/110

i HAVE BREATHING PROBLEM IN THE NIGHT WITH OBSTRUCTION IN THROAT.
Mon, 28 Jul 2014
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Allergist and Immunologist 's  Response
Hello.

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history.

I would like to ask a few more question here like - What is your weight (Are you overweight)? Do you have any nose symptoms like nasal obstruction, running nose, etc? Do you have any difficulty in swallowing foods or liquids? Do you have regurgitation of food, especially at evening or after spicy meals?

However, from your history, I would think first of gastroesopahgeal refulx disease or obstructive sleep apnea. I would not think of allergy/asthma at present.

I would like to make following suggestions:

1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole half-an-hour before meals for at least 2 weeks.

2. Please avoid hot, spice meals. Please avoid smoking, alcohol and caffeinated beverages.

3. Please do not eat to full stomach at dinner. Please do not go to bed immediately after dinner. It would be great if you can go for a brief, relaxing walk after dinner.

4. Weight reduction (if you are overweight) will help.

5. Sleeping in left lateral position or sleeping with head-end of bed elevated also may help.

However, if above measures do not help, I would suggest you to consult a physician who will suggest you further investigations after detailed inquiry and examination.

Hope this will be helpful to you.

Wish you the best of the health.

Should you have any query, please feel free to ask at HCM.

Thank you & Regards.
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What Causes Dry Cough, Louder Voice And Breathlessness?

Hello. Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history. I would like to ask a few more question here like - What is your weight (Are you overweight)? Do you have any nose symptoms like nasal obstruction, running nose, etc? Do you have any difficulty in swallowing foods or liquids? Do you have regurgitation of food, especially at evening or after spicy meals? However, from your history, I would think first of gastroesopahgeal refulx disease or obstructive sleep apnea. I would not think of allergy/asthma at present. I would like to make following suggestions: 1. Were I treating you, I would prescribe antacids like omeprazole or pantoprazole half-an-hour before meals for at least 2 weeks. 2. Please avoid hot, spice meals. Please avoid smoking, alcohol and caffeinated beverages. 3. Please do not eat to full stomach at dinner. Please do not go to bed immediately after dinner. It would be great if you can go for a brief, relaxing walk after dinner. 4. Weight reduction (if you are overweight) will help. 5. Sleeping in left lateral position or sleeping with head-end of bed elevated also may help. However, if above measures do not help, I would suggest you to consult a physician who will suggest you further investigations after detailed inquiry and examination. Hope this will be helpful to you. Wish you the best of the health. Should you have any query, please feel free to ask at HCM. Thank you & Regards.