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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 • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Harold Mandelanswered
General Practice 39 years experience
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.
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Dr. Harold Mandel commented
General Practice 41 years experience
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Asthma is also a possibility which should be checked out when you go for a clinic visit.
Mar 4, 2018
Dr. Robert Perlmuteranswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Bronchitis or asthma: You may have bronchitis, in infection or asthma. I recommend seeing a doctor.
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 62 years experience
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.
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Last updated Mar 7, 2018
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