I'm really at a loss here. I've been hit with two chest infections recently and gone through three rounds of antibioticsamoxicillin, azithromycin, and doxycyclineand yet my cough just wont go away. Every time I wrap up an antibiotic treatment, I feel a bit better for a couple of days, but then the fevers and cough come roaring back. The cough is awful, brings up phlegm, and even sets off my asthma, making me feel lightheaded and out of breath. It's just so frustrating. I've ruled out whooping cough with a test, so I'm really wondering what could be going on and what I should do next. Any ideas?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

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use duolin inhale

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I'm feeling a bit worried because I've been having shortness of breath and a mild cough for the past two days, though my temperature and oxygen levels are normal. I have a nebulizer at homeshould I be using it? If so, what kind of medicine or combination should I use with it?

If you are experiencing breathing shortness and a mild cough, using a nebulizer at home can help with your symptoms. You can use a combination of albuterol sulfate and ipratropium bromide in the nebulizer. Remember to follow the instructions provided with your nebulizer for proper use.

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I'm a bit worried about some medical test results I received. It says that my bilateral lungs have prominent vascular markings, but everything else is normal. Can you help me understand what that might mean? Is there something I should be concerned about?

It meas lung infectionchoric conditions like bronchiolitiscopd

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I've been dealing with this really annoying dry cough and it's driving me crazy. Can you tell me what medication might work well in a nebulizer for this? I'm looking for something to help ease the irritation.

consult a pulmonologist for a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray at the earliest.

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