hi doctor, I ve been coughing for a very long time 2 months now. I visit my doctor today he tells me to get medicine over the counter and add alcohol to it. I think it is the funiest thing I ever heard; I am suffering a lot of pain on my chest due to my cough. Thank you so much I really want to get better so I can take care of my kids.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Chest x ray2. PUT (pulmonary function test). You are having chronic cough and chest pain, so following possibilities can be thought of in your case.1. Pleurisy (inflammation of pleura). It is seen in pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural effusion etc.2. Bronchitis. So get done chest x-ray to rule out possible causes for pleurisy. If chest x-ray is normal then get done PFT to rule out bronchitis. So consult pulmonologist and first diagnose yourself and start appropriate treatment.