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What Causes Pressure I The Chest While Suffering From Bronchitis?
I currently have bronchitis for about a week with diagnosis of bronchiatasis seven years ago. About four days ago, I started having gurgling, tightness and squeezing, rumbling and rattling in my chest airway during the night, which wakes me up constantly. Feels like I am drowning... What is it, what can I do, and is it serious?
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If you are having chronic bronchitis, it is characterized with increased sputum and especially at night this might be worse because the sputum collects in the back of the throat and the airways and be responsible of the noises you are hearing. Chronic bronchitis also affects the lung function and might cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, especially in exercise.
It is very important that you be evaluated by your doctor and have a test called spirometry which will evaluate your lung function and guide further treatment.
Taking cough syrups like acetylcysteine or carbocysteine might help loosen the secretions and help you easier bring them out. Make sure you drink lots of fluids during the day to keep yourself hydrated.
If you are smoking it is crucial to quit smoking as it does effect lungs a lot and might worsen your condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, MD
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
If you are having chronic bronchitis, it is characterized with increased sputum and especially at night this might be worse because the sputum collects in the back of the throat and the airways and be responsible of the noises you are hearing. Chronic bronchitis also affects the lung function and might cause chest tightness and shortness of breath, especially in exercise.
It is very important that you be evaluated by your doctor and have a test called spirometry which will evaluate your lung function and guide further treatment.
Taking cough syrups like acetylcysteine or carbocysteine might help loosen the secretions and help you easier bring them out. Make sure you drink lots of fluids during the day to keep yourself hydrated.
If you are smoking it is crucial to quit smoking as it does effect lungs a lot and might worsen your condition.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards,
Antoneta Zotaj, MD
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