Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Productive Cough With Wheezing?

dear sir i have been suffering with these S/S
productive cough from 1.5month ,wheezing,lethargy,fever under 103F,backache,headache
my X Ray Chest was cle monthar but extra expended rib 1 to rib 9 and diaphragm border is normal
CBC is that ,Hb.14.4.plts.255.TLC.6.6 and ESR.01
sputum AFB smear Neg
posted on Sat, 15 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 3 Mar 2015 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 3 Mar 2015 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you are having mostly bronchitis.
Since your chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much for lung infection.
Bronchitis can cause similar symptoms like cough with expectorant and wheezing.
So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( pulmonary function test ).
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Productive Cough With Wheezing?

Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you are having mostly bronchitis. Since your chest x ray is normal then no need to worry much for lung infection. Bronchitis can cause similar symptoms like cough with expectorant and wheezing. So consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( pulmonary function test ). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. Don t worry, you will be alright.