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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?

Regarding bp medication

Im an asthmatic person. Right now my asthma is well controlled. Im currently 36 weeks pregnant. Last check I got diagnosed with gestational hypertension. My gynae prescribed labetatol 100 mg twice a day. Is this tablet will suit me or it will trigger my asthma. Im taking it for past 2 days as of now I'm ok only. Any suggestion for asthma friendly bp medication or should I continue this? .

Routine lungs test

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

Dry cough 8 month old.. please help

Dry cough 8 month old ... Chest xray normal True naat normal Then i take clavam 625 and levocit 5mg for 10 days .. Then ENT doctor gives me Montair 10 mg OD×10 days Ebastine 20mg OD× 10days Then Little ticking on my throat Foracort 200 breath synchronise twice for  15 days With steam inhale.. Then cough gone.. then after some daying ticking in throat and cough.. Then i start steam inhale its helps me.. When i stayed at home no cough.. When i go to office by train ticking start in throat.. when i run or work cough starts..help me doc

Severe breathlessness triggered after us

Patient reports sudden shortness of breath for the last 4-5 days, requiring forced deep breaths for temporary relief. Senses a thick, heavy buildup of mucus in the airways without an active cough. History of severe respiratory allergy 3 years ago (Serum IgE: 506 IU/mL). Works in a hotel (1 year, asymptomatic), but symptoms started within 20 days of using a liquid mosquito vaporizer overnight in a completely closed, unventilated room. Self-restarted old prescription of Acebrophylline 200mg SR this morning with mild relief, but chest tightness persists. No fever. Seeking expert guidance on treatment.

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