Question 1

what does it mean to have a cough asthma? how is that different from asthma?

Accepted Answer

Cough variant asthma: Cough variant asthma is commonly a mild form of asthma. The hallmark of traditional asthma is a whistling noise with breathing known as a wheeze. In cough variant, there is less frequently a wheeze and more commonly a cough. The common medicines for asthma usually treat it.

Question 2

65 year old female have lots of cough+asthma+feel cold & wear woollen cloth in hot weather+lose sudden weight?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: It is best that you get examined by your pcp
pretty soon.

Question 3

i have laryngitis, tonsillitis conjunctavitis flu chesty cough asthma body aches esp my neck and head, the first 3 only since 8 hrs ago. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

So Sorry You're sick: Sounds like you've got a back case of something.It could all be from a viral infection that is just making its normal progression (flu et al) and making your asthma act up. The other side is that it could also be from a bacterial infection and that may require antibiotics to get you feeling better.Get to your doctor to get things looked asap.Don't delay.The sooner you get seen the sooner U R better

Question 4

i have a dry cold feeling in my lungs when i breathe. i don't have a cough, asthma, and i don't smoke. i just have a runny nose. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Viral uri: A runny nose is most commonly caused by a viral upper respiratory infection. Other causes include allergies, excessive tearing (tears drain out the nose) and very rarely a leak of cerebrospinal fluid (usually only after trauma). Of these, only allergies are likely also to cause symptoms in your chest.

Question 5

getting over flu. have bad cough, asthma flare up. could hardly breathe well.on prednisone but not working.could this be pneumonia? i have no fever

Accepted Answer

See your DR: If you are having asthma flare while on Prednisone, you need to be seen for evaluation.
Call and get this done today.

Question 6

cough, asthma for past week. mucus is clear. shortness of breath at times. 58 yo, hypertension, allergic to dust, animals. allergex, ventolin not clear symtoms. felt feverish at times, chest pain. crackling sound inhaling. possiblecv19 exposure 26/03?

Accepted Answer

Stay home/test: Your underlying asthma increases your risk of complications if you have COVID 19. I would advise having a screening test, staying at home and drinking fluids. Monitor your temperature reading, and if there is fever, prolonged cough or shortness of breath, please see you PCP. For your allergies and asthma, an additional medication which controls inflammation may be added to your regimen.

Question 7

how do you know when a cough is asthma?

Accepted Answer

Medication response: Your pediatrician can obtain a good symptoms history from you and can also try some breathing (or oral) medications. Depending on the history and your child's response to medications, your doctor can decide if asthma is likely. Depending on your child's age, a lung test can also help in the diagnosis.

Question 8

good morning.

i heard that pholtex is recommended by peaditricians for children who have a cough with asthma. is this true?

Accepted Answer

Not in the USA: This medication is listed as containing codeine, an opiate drug, which is not recommended by pediatricians in the USA for children. No over the counter  cough medication should be used by an asthma patient without first consulting their treating doc.

Question 9

how is cough variant asthma diagnosed?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: Cough is just a symptom of asthma. If your docotr hears wheezing and is recurrent problem, then you may have asthma for sure. Your docotr needs to do lung trests to establish diagnosis of asthma along with clinicla diagnosis.Some pts. Cough at night only & it becomes difficult 2diagnose as the docotr may not be able to listen for wheezing at this time unless u go 2 the er. All coughs is not asthma.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of cough variant asthma?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Cough and not shortness of breath or wheezing is the primary symptom.  The lung function test is often normal but the patient usually responds well to anti-asthma drugs.

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What does it mean to have a cough asthma? how is that different from asthma?

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65 year old female have lots of cough+asthma+feel cold & wear woollen cloth in hot weather+lose sudden weight?

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I have laryngitis, tonsillitis conjunctavitis flu chesty cough asthma body aches esp my neck and head, the first 3 only since 8 hrs ago. any ideas?

A member asked:

I have a dry cold feeling in my lungs when i breathe. i don't have a cough, asthma, and i don't smoke. i just have a runny nose. what could it be?

A member asked:

Getting over flu. have bad cough, asthma flare up. could hardly breathe well.on prednisone but not working.could this be pneumonia? i have no fever

A member asked:

Cough, asthma for past week. mucus is clear. shortness of breath at times. 58 yo, hypertension, allergic to dust, animals. allergex, ventolin not clear symtoms. felt feverish at times, chest pain. crackling sound inhaling. possiblecv19 exposure 26/03?

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How do you know when a cough is asthma?

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Good morning. i heard that pholtex is recommended by peaditricians for children who have a cough with asthma. is this true?

A member asked:

How is cough variant asthma diagnosed?

A member asked:

What are the symptoms of cough variant asthma?

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