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I have a horrible cough for a month, wheezing, phlegm and run out of breath fast when i walk a lot or carry stuff! help no appointment til a week! :/?

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Airflow obstruction: Airflow obstruction likely asthma with inflammatory airway disease. If smoking symptoms may be more severe. Evaluation would include history.Exam, chest x-ray and possible pfts. Therapy may include inhaled bronchodilatorrs, inhaled and oral steroids , and Codeine based cough mupression.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I have a horrible cough for a month, wheezing, phlegm and run out of breath fast when i walk a lot or carry stuff! help no appointment til a week! :/?

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