Coughing and changed voice
Im having cough in lungs along with changed voice and coughing. It hurts a little in throat too. Since last 2 days. How to detox lungs from such cough?
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Next steps after foracort 400 course
I am 36F and Consulted a doctor in early June for chest discomfort and nighttime coughing. All diagnostic tests were normal, and I received a provisional diagnosis of Cough Variant Asthma (CVA). Later in late June, contracted a viral infection that caused a deep chest rattle. I Completed a 1-month course of Foracort 400 (twice daily) exactly 5 days ago (July 5). The late-June viral chest rattle ('ghar-ghar') and active cough have now stopped. • Current Symptoms: Voice is completely hoarse and cracked. Experiencing a mild, persistent 'sinking' feeling in my chest, especially when exhaling or leaning back on pillows. The chest feels generally uncomfortable and not fully right, though it is hard to explain in words. Of late I am feeling a tiny bit breathless at times (might be due to heightened awareness/anxiety). No classic acidity, stomach discomfort, or hot belches, but the chest discomfort is noticeably more after heavy meals. Can I take foracort agin or what should I do?
Shortness of breath
My child has an allergy. Only during sleep, my child develops breathing difficulty and shortness of breath, which disturbs sleep. We consulted an allergist last Saturday. The doctor prescribed Levolin (3 puffs at night) and Budecort (1 puff at night) for one month. After starting the inhalers, my child's breathing at night has improved, but there is still breathing difficulty during the afternoon nap. It has been 4 days since we started the treatment. Should we wait and continue the treatment for some more time, or should we take my child back to the doctor?"
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Hello! I am planning to get some tests done for lungs. Apart from X-ray, should I go for just PFT or Spirometry as well? This will be a routine checkup. I do get shortness of breath from time to time. Thanks
Chronic cough breathing problam fatige
Hello dr " Chronic cough and breathlessness for 6–7 years. Asthma treatment not helping. PFT shows severe obstruction (FEV1 41%, FEV1/FVC 57%). ESR 25 and CRP positive. CT chest normal. Also having chest pain, palpitations, muscle and joint pain. What could be the diagnosis and which specialist should I consult. "Despite treatment, my PFT values continue to decline."
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