Persistent cough

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Persistent cough

Asked for Male, 20 Years

I had bronchitis and was prescribed antibiotics that worked well about 3 months ago, about 3 weeks ago I caught a minor cold but have had a cough since, I have wheezing in my lungs, I'm coughing up white to clearish phlegm, I feel a tightness in my chest, and chest soreness. A doctor I saw at a walkin clinic gave a steroid inhaler which helps a little but not for long. I am 20 years old, I'm overweight but am a former elite athlete who has traditionally exceptional blood pressure and breathing

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Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Kolkata · Accepted Answer

Dr. Amit Kumar Poddar

Pulmonologist 44 yrs exp Kolkata

You are suffering from! Asthma.steroid Inhalation is the best treatment.long term treatment without interruption is the main requirement.

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