Ive had rough coughing with inspiratory wheezing for the past week. The coughing and the wheezing keep getting worse and worse. I was given a antihistamine syrup as medication and now Ive been having an elevated pulse, around 120 bpm at rest for almost 24 hs. Is this something I should worry about?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Coughing and wheezing are mostly due to lung infection or bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must 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. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.