Question 1

i have asthma and just got over a cold. it now feels like i have fluid in my lungs and i have a bad cough. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Pneumonitis: many asthma exacerbations are due to viral infections, which can go deep and thus cause viral pneumonitis. Also possible us what is caused a superinfection, in which you get a bacterial pneumonia after a viral infection due to weakened immune system. Have yourself checked out at your GP or nearest urgent care center to see if either of these is possible.

Question 2

what could cause a chronic cough and to feel like i have fluid in my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: It can be many things, sounds like may be mild asthma, but can be more dangerous things so would have it checked out by a doctor.

Question 3

what to do if i have a chronic cough and feel like i have fluid in my lungs?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: There are many potential causes. See your doctor. He will likely get a x-ray of your chest and do a full exam to help determine cause.

Question 4

im not sure if i should go get tested for covid or not, however i feel sick, i feel like i have fluid in my lungs and i have a headache?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Please arrange testing locally and self isolate. A flu test may also be obtained at the same. time. Rest, drink fluids and monitor your temperature. Take Tylenol for fever and headache.  Watch for signs of shortness of breath and distress, and if these signs occur please proceed to the hospital for care. Avoid contact with the elderly until you are well.

Question 5

what can i do if i feel like i have some type of fluid in my lungs? i've been using smokeless tobacco since i was 12 years old. i feel less motivated.

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: See your primary care physician for a physical examination and imaging as needed.  At the very least, this will answer whether there is fluid in your lung.

Question 6

i was working out and now it feels like there is fluid in my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: You may have mobilized some mucus from the lower parts of your lungs if you have been lying around and/or were recently sick with a cold. Hopefully you will be able to cough it out soon. If this persists or worsens, you need to call your doctor.

Question 7

feels like there is fluid in my lungs after exercise. is that normal? not in greatest shape. trying to get back in shape. hr after was 140 briefly

Accepted Answer

Not normal: Well, it should not feel like you have fluid in your lungs, but because you may be "out of shape" and just started exercising, you may be getting short of breath from the physical strain you are putting on a body that has not been used to it.  See the Dr. for a good exam and get a monitored program to do that will help you improve your health.  HR may go up with short bouts of exercise.

Question 8

could i be constantly coughing if i had fluid in my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Constant cough: There are many reasons for chronic or constant coughing.  The most common reasons are asthma, post nasal drip from allergies or sinus infections and ge (acid) reflux.  Pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs) is another cause typically related to heart issues and can lead to cough, shortness of breath and even wheezing.  A pulmonologist can help.

Question 9

how would i know if i had fluid in my lungs? often i hold on a cough and i feel like i have shortness of breath, and like i need to breath deeper to get stuff out of me. im also stressed, but what could this be?

Accepted Answer

: Please be examined by a doctor…they may hear something in your lungs. It’s also possible that you may need an X-ray

Question 10

i feel short of breath often, and i have a deep cough. i often dont cough when i should, but when i cough it sounds like a deep cough. could this be fluid in my lungs? im able to sleep alright without feeling out of breath/waking up?

Accepted Answer

: Have you been infected with covid-19 and lung symptoms (shortness of breath, cough, etc.) in the previous 2 years? A young lady with shortness of breath and cough when active are abnormal and these symptoms needs to be worked up. Checking oxygen level at rest and during exertion can narrow the different diagnosis. In general, supine position makes symptoms worse when you have fluid in the lungs.

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I have asthma and just got over a cold. it now feels like i have fluid in my lungs and i have a bad cough. what could this be?

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What could cause a chronic cough and to feel like i have fluid in my lungs?

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What to do if i have a chronic cough and feel like i have fluid in my lungs?

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Im not sure if i should go get tested for covid or not, however i feel sick, i feel like i have fluid in my lungs and i have a headache?

A member asked:

What can i do if i feel like i have some type of fluid in my lungs? i've been using smokeless tobacco since i was 12 years old. i feel less motivated.

A member asked:

I was working out and now it feels like there is fluid in my lungs?

A member asked:

Feels like there is fluid in my lungs after exercise. is that normal? not in greatest shape. trying to get back in shape. hr after was 140 briefly

A member asked:

Could i be constantly coughing if i had fluid in my lungs?

A member asked:

How would i know if i had fluid in my lungs? often i hold on a cough and i feel like i have shortness of breath, and like i need to breath deeper to get stuff out of me. im also stressed, but what could this be?

A member asked:

I feel short of breath often, and i have a deep cough. i often dont cough when i should, but when i cough it sounds like a deep cough. could this be fluid in my lungs? im able to sleep alright without feeling out of breath/waking up?

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