23 years
I went to the doctor's and was diagnosed with bronchitis and I was prescribed some medication. I feel much better and my cough got better but now when I cough, I actually choke and I'm out of breath.
Oct 4, 2014
Acute bronchitis (the most likely diagnosis in your case) usually comes on quickly and gradually resolves over a 2 to 3 week period.
Acute bronchitis cases are most commonly caused by a virus, as such, the majority of cases do not require antibiotic treatment, and the immune system of the body is able to clear the infection by itself. Often, the episode of acute bronchitis is preceded by a few days after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or the flu. Acute bronchitis is caused by bacteria, but this is a less common occurrence.
Acute bronchitis also can be caused by breathing in chemicals or noxious vapors that irritate the bronchial tubes, such as smoke or chlorine fumes (from swimming pools). It also can happen if a person inhales food or vomit into the lungs.
The most common symptom of acute bronchitis is a cough that starts as dry and hacking, then becomes productive (you spit phlegm) within a few days. You may have a low fever and feel fatigued.
Most people get better in 2 to 3 weeks. But some people continue to have cough (sometimes known as post viral cough) for more than 4 weeks, and this is due to residual airway inflammation more so than airway secretions. As such, cough medication are not useful to abolish this cough. Some physicians may recommend a short course of steroids to counteract the inflammation. Kindly re-consult your treating physician in this regard.
I recommend a teaspoon of pure honey twice per day - honey has been scientifically proven to alleviate cough.
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agree with Dr dimassi. about the bronchitis. you might be having hyperactive airway disease which is a bit similar to asthma, you need inhaled steroids to help relieve your symptoms.
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It is of paramount importance to know the duration of your cough in order to know the exact cause.
It may be what we call post infectious cough (upper airway cough syndrome), acute or subacute laryngitis, hyperactive airway (latent asthma) ... Each cause has a different treatment. A Pulmonologist consultation is indispensable.
It may be what we call post infectious cough (upper airway cough syndrome), acute or subacute laryngitis, hyperactive airway (latent asthma) ... Each cause has a different treatment. A Pulmonologist consultation is indispensable.
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