I am female, 50 years old. My daughter is 15. We both have a deep cough that started about a month ago. The coughing goes for about 15 or 20 seconds followed by breathlessness and panic to breath. Mine happens several times a day, hers is usually at night. She is worried this will happen to her at school.
Hi thanks for asking question. Here are few possibilities. Cough fits are because of some sore in respiratory tract. First it can be because of bacterial infection like pertussis or other form of pneumonia. Chest x-ray done for consolidation. Second if associated low grade fever present possibilities of tuberculosis must be ruled out. Thirdly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease might because particularly acute bronchitis cases. Pulmonary function test and x-ray helpful in diagnosis. Fourth last one if abdominal pain present and heart burn like symptoms present it can be because of acid reflux. I hope my concern helpful for you in approaching in your case