I have a horrible wet cough with mucos and all day long It has felt like theres someone sitting on my chest. I am struggling breathing and am having trouble taking deep breathes and I cant sleep because Im constantly trying to breathe. I feel like Im not getting enough oxygen so I have to take deep breathes but that doesnt always work. Whats wrong with me and what should I do?
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.2. Stalin & Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti-tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.6. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.