my mother aged about 58 years had a prolonged cough for more than 2 months . now though the cough has sudsided she has wheezing and sometimes dyspnea while inhaling. The sputum test done then reveiled no malignant cells . x-ray few calcified spot. suspecting allergic bronchitis ??? propable treatment options
Hi thanks for contacting Chat Doctor.... Here you are diagnosed as allergic bronchitis ... In this case x-ray also shows prominent bronchovascular markings. . Wheezing can occur in bronchitis ... For assessing severity of bronchoconstriction spirometry done and according to which further management done ..... You might need bronchodilator therapy by inhaler form or nebulization... If allergic inflammation there CBC will show eosinophilic ... For which Allegra LC tablet needed ..... Take more water .... Avoid excess spicy and fried food. Smoking exposure avoided ... If headache and muscle ache present broken can be given ... Consult pulmonologist with keeping this in mind ... Take care ...