I've been dealing with breathing issues for the past year or so, and it seems to hit every 3 to 4 months. It's really distressing because when it starts, I'm up all night struggling to breathe and I just can't figure out what's causing it. What can I do or take in an emergency to help with this?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

MBBS
5+ Yrs

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start steam inhalation, do one chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with this stubborn dry cough for nearly two months now. It's not the first time either I usually get it once a year. In the past, my doctor recommended this medication called Benocide fort, and it seemed to work. I know there's something about eosinophils being off balance with me, but I haven't done a blood test or taken Benocide fort yet this time. Nothing else is helping, and the cough is so bad that I'm getting chest cramps, especially at night and in the morning. What could be causing this, and what should I do?

You may need to take anti Histamine tablets and steroid bronchodialator inhalers for long term benefits you might be suffering from allergic airway disorder

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I'm wondering if it's really important to carry an inhaler in my pocket when I leave the house, especially if I sometimes get asthma attacks. Can I just keep it with me for emergencies when I'm out?

yes they can use instantly

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I'm planning a trip to Leh where the altitude ranges from 10,000 to 18,000 feet, but I've got some concerns. I had a heart bypass surgery back in 2004 and was diagnosed with ILD in 2015. I'm currently taking six Pirfenex daily. Do you think it would be safe for me to go on this trip to such high altitudes, or could it pose any risks to my health?

its better you avoid high altitude at this point

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