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Coughing issues
I've been coughing persistently for several weeks, and I've noticed that it's becoming increasingly difficult to catch my breath, especially during physical activities. I also feel tightness in my chest at times. Despite using over-the-counter cough medications, the symptoms haven't improved. Could you please provide guidance on what might be causing these respiratory issues and recommend the next steps for diagnosis and treatment?
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Get it done your CXR and PFT. If cough and SOB is progressive, you should get ruled out with other investigations like HRCT and 2D ECHO. Get online consultation for further management.
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Onset of an obstructive airway disease maybe
Do off
Chest XRAY
ECG
Lung function test
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You might be having asthma….suggest you get a PFT, Chest X ray done and consult a pulmonologist…send the reports and get an online consult done
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult pulmonologist for further evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
depending on your pattern of breathlessness we need to first make sure whether its cardiac or respiratory, and then proceed with specific management rather than just getting you tested for multiple things..a detailed history will be needed..kindly connect
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