Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Severe Coughing
I have been coughing for more than 2 weeks. There's yellow mucus when i spit. I am a regular smoker. Is it chronic bronchitis?
Answers (6)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Hi
I understand your concern s. Yes it can be bronchitis. Open a private online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to send you treatment prescription. It can be treated with proper medications
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced doctor online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+174
Hi consult pulmonologist for proper evaluation and management
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
There can be many causes of such cough. Any cough lasting for 2 weeks or more cannot be ignored and needs to be investigated. You should consult a pulmonologist either in person or on Tele consultation asap
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
It is acute bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis is cough with sputum on most days for 3 months in a year for 2 consecutive years.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Prem Prakash Bansal
Pulmonologist
34 yrs exp
Kota
Stop smoking . Brobchitis or copd depends on detail history
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Hi noted above history and related concerns
As you mentioned above symptoms with smoking related issues could be due to respiratory airways inflammation and breathing problems which needs to be addressed in details
Next Steps
Open personal consult for proper evaluation investigation and treatment options
Answered
Flag this answer
0/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.