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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At March 14, 2020
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 49 years old. I am a non-smoker. My father was a chain smoker and I lived with him for 19 years. Before four months, I developed a mild case of pneumonia. As a part of this, I developed a wheeze on my lower right lung. Since that time, I have had varying degrees of mild to moderate wheezing, intermittently tied to a feeling of chest congestion as well. It seems to get worse whenever I catch any sort of respiratory cold, allergies, post nasal drip, etc. I went to a doctor last month and x-rays showed nothing. Breath volume test was somewhat inconclusive. The doctor prescribed Flonase to minimize any post nasal drip which does help for allergies but not when I catch colds. I am having a slight head cold right now and my lung issue is already flaring up again. I am really at a loss as to what this is or what to do next to get relief? Any advice you could offer would be appreciated.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Can you tell me how often do these symptoms come? Do you have any cough sputum production, shortness of breath, chest pain? Do you have palpitations? Do you have a fever? How long do the symptoms last? Are these persistent and are there any exacerbating factors? What is the severity of these symptoms?

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

The wheezing comes and goes but never completely goes away. I only intermittently have chest congestion (when I am coming down with a new cold). When I am not sick and allergies are not affecting me and the wheezing is less severe. I have no shortness of breath, no palpitations, and no fever. The more severe wheezing usually lasts until the cold clears or allergies clear up. The wheezing is persistent. I'm not aware of anything that exacerbates it other than post nasal drip related issues from allergies or colds. I have a intermittent dry cough but, again, usually related to post nasal drip. I do not cough up phlegm or anything else.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

Allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, and asthma are frequently associated with each other. The same underlying factor can be responsible for all these symptoms. Persistent wheeze does point to hyper reactive airways with colds and allergies exacerbating the symptoms. Taking care of the allergies shall be of help. You must have done pulmonary function tests did they reveal any obstructive pattern of lung volumes and flows. Did you take any other medicine other than steroid nasal spray? You need to take care of your cold by taking appropriate antibiotics and antihistamines. Further, you need a bronchodilator like Deriphyllin 300. You may also need topical bronchodilators like Levosalbutamol inhalers during acute episodes. Avoidance of precipitating factors like exposure to dust, cold, smoke, anxiety, etc., also are of paramount importance.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Syed Peerzada Tehmid Ul Haque
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