Can bronchitis cough damage your lungs permanently?

Question

Hi doctor,

I got pertussis half a year ago, and it left me with a bronchitis cough that I still have. I was just wondering if I could have caught an infection that would cause permanent lung damage. Most of the time, bad coughing starts when I am doing cardio.

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern.

I am sorry about your medical condition, and I am glad that you are paying attention to changes in your body system. Regarding your symptoms, I believe you have developed pneumonia. Do you have any history of completion of your immunizations, any blood and sputum tests, or chest pain?

Please do a chest X-ray and sputum examination, and reply to me with the result.

Please take the following:

Co-Amoxiclav 625 mg (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid) or Metronidazole 400 mg for two weeks. Reply to me if you have more concerns or questions by scheduling a direct appointment or follow-up via chat, phone, or video consultation.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.