Query for Second Opinion

2026-06-27 16:18:17
​Dec 2025–May 2026: Started with a long-lasting dry cough. All tests were completely normal: Chest X-ray, PFT (breathing test), FeNO (airway swelling test), and IgE (allergy blood test). ​June 5, 2026: Due to the ongoing cough and normal tests, the doctor gave a provisional diagnosis of Cough Variant Asthma and prescribed a Foracort 400 rotahaler twice daily. After June 5: Developed new, severe breathlessness and air hunger. This included a scary episode of sudden breathing struggle while sitting in my living room directly under the AC vent with the front door open. ​• Inhaler Response: Mixed. Sometimes Foracort significantly helps open my chest; other times it goes on its own ​• My Query: I am seeking a second opinion to confirm if this provisional diagnosis is correct, why my breathlessness started after June 5, and why the inhaler works only sometimes magically n sometimes slowly.
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U mean to say that inhaler is working It is working magically better some times and some times no Ur latest symptom is after direct exposure to AC All points to allergy related Is there any fever Some times flu triggers this symptoms
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Check ur inhaler technic U can try a spacer Suggest doing second pft if initial one is more than 3 months back

Answered2026-07-23 09:08:48

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Long standing cough can be due to multiple causes which are not related to lungs also. Kindly get yourself evaluated properly and find the exact cause

Answered2026-07-13 09:19:40

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Inhaler adherence ..and spacer may be use full

Answered2026-07-03 14:55:53

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Need more details for a proper diagnosis,do you still have persistent cough,what all other medications you are taking,etc

Answered2026-06-29 06:23:34

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First need to check your technique of using inhaler. And repeat your PFT and continue inhalers as of now.
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consult a Pulmonologist and get PFT done

Answered2026-07-13 08:13:27

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Pl consult.

Answered2026-07-02 05:31:09

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get your pft repeated..both of them will be needed for comparison

Answered2026-06-28 06:43:22

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