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Deep wheezing,persistent cough in mornin
I has been a smoker for almost 5 years and now have quit smoking but my symptoms are not going with time.. what can be done to clear my airways amd relieve irritation in chest. There is no shortness of breath but phelgm discharge bis heavier than normal in the morning. Any treatment or procedure that i need to follow ?
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Start doing breathing exercises. If it does not show much improvement, then think of taking medicine.
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I want to know no of cigarettes smoked for year.Based on this we can decide whether we have to go next level investigations..Might be allergic
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Hi your symptoms suggestive of COPD secondary to smoking . Consult online for proper evaluation and management.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. It could be due to bronchits. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription
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Dr. P M Anbumaran
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Do a online consultation with a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Smoking causes bronchitis.may be due to Allergic also.This may cause excessive phlegm formation. Pl give clear history. You have to be investigated.pl do Lung exercises. Pl consult Pulmonologist online.
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Dr. Boobala Aravinthan
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
U can try daily gargling..for brief clarification come to online consultation
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