A 20-year-old female asked:
acute bronchitis about 3 weeks ago. decreased lung sounds 1.5 weeks ago & given inhaler. last night i had a random cough attack that wouldn't stop w/o the inhaler and tight chest this morning. lung sensitivity or something else? h2o & sleep helps.
1 doctor answer
Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
35 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Mgt: Following a respiratory infection, you may need a steroid inhaler to decrease the associated inflammation. The albuterol provides a temporary relief to bronchospasm.
Answered on Jun 10, 2020
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
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Reevaluation: Yes, you should be reevaluated if you have a tight chest. It is possible you have an infectious process in your chest at this point. See your doctor f ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
57 years experience Pediatrics
Return visit: Yes a return visit is recommended.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Okamoto answered
28 years experience Family Medicine
See a Dr: If you have a cough and a feeling like your chest is closing in, I would go back to see your Dr again. Let him/her know that the symptoms are worse a ... Read More
A 35-year-old female asked:
Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered
17 years experience Family Medicine
You need a CXR: You should probably have a chest x ray if you have been coughing for a couple of months. See your doctor.
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