I have had a very bad chest cough for sixteen months producing thick green sputum all the time can hardly converse due to constant coughing , had antibiotics , steroids , on 3 inhalers and 6 carbocisistene caps a day . had 4 chest xrays all came back clear , sputum chest shows infection hence the steroids and anti biotics . finally saw chest specialist had cat scan showed up hardening of lungs and rigidity more so in right lung plus my heart is beating faster than normal test showed no abnormaity my blood pressure high most of the time not treated for this . on my sicknote says copd yet specialist not so sure hurts in my ribs when I cough or bend over feels hard ? due to see doc tomorrow can you help by the way I am 53 female never smoked in my life but did work in office in a foundry years ago
Hi. I can understand your concern. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS)Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.