Breathing problems
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I’m new to this site, so I apologize if this doesn’t fall within the rules. I’ve had a productive cough for nearly 10 months and my Dr’s are baffled on the cause. Other symptoms include sharp chest pains that come and go, what I call heavy breathing (not panting, but a slow/heavy inhale) and a cough that contains a sticky mucus that is mostly thick and white or clear in color. All of these are intermittent and can be severe to barly noticeable.
I’ve had many tests done including: Lung function, Chest CT with contrast, throat scope, X-rays and blood work. They found a small node (7mm I believe) that was favored to be post inflammatory in one lung. I’m scheduled to have another in a 10 or so months. The scope showed evidence of GERD, but I’ve been using Zantac and Prilosec daily for over a month now without any relief.
The longer this lunges on without a diagnoses the more I continue to worry. Anxiety certainly cannot be helping my cause at all.
I still feel like it could be asthma, even though I passed the test. I feel like it was a pretty light day for me without many symptoms. Any insight would be great. Thanks!!!
I’ve tried many drugs, including: albuterol inhaler, Allegra D, MethtlyPREDNlsolone, Zantac, Prilosec, Singilar, nasal spray and a prescription expectorant. I feel the steroids help the most, but definitely doesn’t “fix” the issue.
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I like your answer 😁
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ricky -
IMO, your problems most likely come from acid reflux. I've had problems in the past, but the last 6 months have been awful (gastritis, esophagitis, worse asthma). There are a lot of people suffering with this.....we are not alone. Just google GERD asthma and you will see. Unfortunately the acid reducing drugs sometimes make matters worse (look that up too). When I'm done with meds I currently have, I'm going to try to control with diet, probiotics and digestive enzymes instead (already been working on diet). Look up diet advice online too....there's plenty. Low acid, no caffeine, no alcohol, nothing spicy, etc.....Best of luck to you. If you, or I find a sure cure, let's pass it on to the other.
Best Wishes,
Keith
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