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Coughing and Wheezing
I have been coughing up phlegm every morning for about a week now and i have some wheezing / chest tightness in the morning. I am 36 years old and have been a smoker since i was a teenager. I cannot inhale a cigarette without coughing horribly for about an hour or two after i wake up. I have never experienced this before. It seems to get better throughout the day and i don't have any other symptoms. Should i see my dr.? Do i have an infection, allergies, something else?
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Dr. Vinay S Bhat
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
15 yrs exp
Bangalore
You seem to be having hyperactive airway which may have worsened by smoking. You may need to undergo detailed clinical examination and tests such as X RAY chest and sputum examination
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Consult nearby pulmonologist for confirmation of diagnosis and appropriate treatment if required
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