A 26-year-old female asked:
i have a cough and my chest sounds like i am wheezing. but other than that i have no other symptoms, my phlegm is clear. what is wrong?
3 doctor answers
Dr. Harold Mandel answered
39 years experience General Practice
Clinic exam: You may have a bronchitis which can be due to a viral infection (most cases), bacterial infection and environmental irritants. Make sure you are resting adequately with adequate fluid intake. Also do not smoke. And please go to a clinic as soon as possible for a complete evaluation. You may have a bacterial infection which should be treated with antibiotics.
Answered on Mar 4, 2018
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Dr. Harold Mandel commented
39 years experience General Practice
Provided original answer
Asthma is also a possibility which should be checked out when you go for a clinic visit.
Mar 4, 2018
Dr. Robert Perlmuter answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Bronchitis or asthma: You may have bronchitis, in infection or asthma. I recommend seeing a doctor.
Answered on Mar 7, 2018
Dr. Donald Colantino answered
60 years experience Internal Medicine
Wheezing: Wheezing and a nonproductive cough can occur in asthmatic reactions. An infection doesn't necessarily have to be present, but a mild viral bronchitis may be the cause. An allergic response to various stimuli may also be the cause. See your physician for evaluation and treatment if symptoms persist.
Answered on Mar 4, 2018
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