I have been diagnosed with asmathe and emphysema. I have been experiencing coughing, running nose, and difficulty breathing in the past 3-4 weeks. Yes, Im still smoking. I have been taking my medication rescue breathing inhaler. What cause you suggest so those symptoms can go away?
Emphysema is an irreversible disease and is hard to manage. Asthma on the other hand is episodic and can be fairly managed with inhalers. Coexistence of the both is uncommon. In a smoker, cough and breathlessness almost always represent obstructive pulmonary disease, one of which is emphysema. Anyway, you should first stop smoking and start trying breathing exercise, which can help in emphysema. Avoiding allergens and cold exposure can limit asthmatic episodes, which can show reversibility with the inhalers you are on. All the best.