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2018-04-07 20:00:40
I had a cold and throat pain which is now converted to a cough and i feel difficult to breath and breathlessness while lying down!!! What medicine to take???
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Warm saline gargle thrice daily. Suitable antibiotics to be taken in presence of infection. For breathlessness beta 2 agonists needs to be inhaled.
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Consult a pulmonologist who'll evaluate your need of Inhaler Medications.

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