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I am getting over a cold and i have asthma and there is a tickle in my back (lung area) on the left side and it is uncomfortable. what could this be?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Not sure: but we do know that a cold can trigger an asthma attack. If the involvement in on only one side of the lung, one would need to rule out pneumonia as well.

Answered 9/12/2016

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Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

?sinus drainage: Try a steroid nasal spray and use your inhalors.if you develop a persistent cough,fever or headaches see your dr.

Answered 9/13/2016

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A member asked:

I am getting over a cold and i have asthma and there is a tickle in my back (lung area) on the left side and it is uncomfortable. what could this be?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr. Ratna Dhingra answered

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