Question 1

how do i get rid of a bad cough and tight chest?

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ASTHMA TREATMENTS: Often, a bronchitis -especially with wheezing-can get better quicker with asthma treatment medications.

Question 2

i get a bad cough at night, wheezing, chest tightness and headache. in my family my dad and my sibling have asthma, could it be that i have asthma??

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Yes: The intensity of symptoms for someone with asthma varies from so mild you are never diagnosed to so intense you are on meds continuously. It often runs in families with variation between in their symptoms. An evaluation by your doc which includes some tests can help sort this out.

Question 3

how to get rid off tight chest with dry cough?

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Go see your doctor: Tight chest w/dry cough makes me think of bronchoconstriction or wheezing. This is a relatively common symptom of respiratory infections so it's best to go see family doc. A short acting bronchodilator such as albuterol will most likely take care of tight chest. With that said, this is all speculation. If you feel lightheaded, nauseated, short of breath, chest pain/pressure, don't wait. Call 911.

Question 4

i've had a bad cough for 6 days, it start with a sore throat. had chest tightness and wheezing. this morning my ear popped and won't pop back, advice?

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Don't worry: I'm sorry you've had a bad cough for 6 days. No need to worry about the ear popping back. As the congestion in your upper respiratory system resolves the pressure in your eustachian tube will come back to normal on its own. You don't need to do anything. Don't try to "pop it back". No need to focus on it. Turn your attention to other things and you will find it will resolve in time. Best wishes.

Question 5

how can i get rid of chest tightness?

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Chest tightness: First we have to diagnose what is causing chest tightness. It could be musculoskeletal, acid reflux, or coronary ischemia. Once we can pinpoint the problem, we can treat it appropriately.

Question 6

how to get rid of tight chest caused by covid?

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Need more info: When did you have Covid infection? If you have breathing difficulty, go to a hospital.  If this is symptoms persisting after recovery from infection, give it time and it will improve.
Visit this site for info and talk to your doctor at the next opportunity: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2771581
Wish you good health!

Question 7

how can i get rid of symptom of chest tightness as i am suffering from bronchial asthama?

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Several options: If you have access to medical care, then it's best consulyour doc for eval/treatment, likely an albuterol inhaler, a steroid inhaler by itself or in combo with a longer-acting albuterol-type, or even oral steroid, and possibly some cough syrup. Likely cause is viral and should resolve, but the coughing/spasm may persist. Otc Primatene Mist for a few days is also reasonable.  Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

hello doctor. i am feeling anxious often and even for small things. i get chest tightness only whenever anxious. how to get rid off this?

Accepted Answer

Frequent anxiety: you should not  auto-medicate, see a psychologist.

He will refer you to a psychiatrist if required.

I think this is the best way.

Do not take advise from friends, share your feelings with your close family members.

Question 9

flu for 6 days, still have a fever fluct between 38-39.5c. not improving much. tight chest, mild cough. could it still be pneumonia without bad cough?

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Possibly: Have you seen a physician, had a flu test or a chest xray?- time for an examination. Never ignore a febrile illness.

Question 10

diagnosed with covid on 18th december, on 2nd course of anti-biotics, had tb in 2018 and am asthmatic..chest feels worse than ever and i am supposed to return to work on monday but an not sure what to do as i still have  a tight chest, bad cough,feve?

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Isolate...: You need to isolate for at least 10 days from your first symptom and the last day of isolation needs to be fever-free and improving symptoms. Since you still have a fever and cough, you are not done with your isolation period and you need to stay out of work. If you have worsening shortness of breath, you should go to an ER. Call your doctor if you are not feeling better and/or need a work note.

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I get a bad cough at night, wheezing, chest tightness and headache. in my family my dad and my sibling have asthma, could it be that i have asthma??

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How to get rid off tight chest with dry cough?

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I've had a bad cough for 6 days, it start with a sore throat. had chest tightness and wheezing. this morning my ear popped and won't pop back, advice?

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How can i get rid of chest tightness?

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How to get rid of tight chest caused by covid?

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How can i get rid of symptom of chest tightness as i am suffering from bronchial asthama?

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Hello doctor. i am feeling anxious often and even for small things. i get chest tightness only whenever anxious. how to get rid off this?

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Flu for 6 days, still have a fever fluct between 38-39.5c. not improving much. tight chest, mild cough. could it still be pneumonia without bad cough?

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Diagnosed with covid on 18th december, on 2nd course of anti-biotics, had tb in 2018 and am asthmatic..chest feels worse than ever and i am supposed to return to work on monday but an not sure what to do as i still have a tight chest, bad cough,feve?

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