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  • 22/01/2025

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I'm dealing with this really dry cough and it gets worse with smoke, making me cough a lot with heavy mucus. My chest feels heavy and I'm often short of breath. Could you help me figure out what might be going on or what I should do?

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Dr. Dr Ibrahim Salah

Dr Ibrahim Salah

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  • MBBS
  • 2+ Yrs
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Budesonide 200 inhaler sos for breathing difficulty is advised to the patient.Avoid smoking and alcohol.Advised green leafy leafy vegetables ,fruits,mild aerobic exercises.etc

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