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What Does Chronic Cough Along With Dizziness Indicate?

I am a 70 year old white male who is 40 to 50 lbs over weight. I was a former smoker for almost 50 yrs. I quit 12 yrs. ago. I am a type 2 Diabetic currently being treated with metformin 500 mg and glimepiride, I exercise for an hour three times a week on a tread mill, twice a week for one hour I;m in the hot tub, swimming in the pool, and sitting in the sauna. I am under Dr, Care for diabetes treatment, pain management, and weight loss . Sometimes I experience coughing from deep in the chest which last 30 to 45 sec. and at the end I feel light headed as though I was about to faint.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic cough along with dizziness which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which can cause chronic cough. The symptoms can also occur due to ear infection or sinusitis. Allergic reaction can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to check exact level of infection. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should get x-ray chest done as well. You should take cough expectorants as well. You should use mist humidifiers in room. Cover your face to protect yourself from dust.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Does Chronic Cough Along With Dizziness Indicate?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have chronic cough along with dizziness which is due to chronic lung infection or bronchitis which can cause chronic cough. The symptoms can also occur due to ear infection or sinusitis. Allergic reaction can also cause such symptoms. I would suggest you to visit pulmonologist once and get it examined. You should go for pulmonary function tests as well to check exact level of infection. You need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drug. You should get x-ray chest done as well. You should take cough expectorants as well. You should use mist humidifiers in room. Cover your face to protect yourself from dust. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari