Question: I have been diagnosed with asthma by one doctor. Other doctor says I have COPD. I am on symbicort 160/4.5 and also use a breathing machine and emergency inhaler. But, I still have a cough that sounds really congested. I still wheeze when I don’t use treatment. This has been going on for a month. I sometimes have phlegm but not all the time. Why do I still have a bad congestion in my chest?
Answer:
The distinction between asthma and COPD is some what blurred.
Symptoms of Asthma/COPD:
A patient suffering from either exhibit the following features:
- Wheezing
- Episodic breathlessness
- Cough with sputum
In COPD, frequent infective exacerbations occur, with a production of a lot of sputum or phlegm.
The triggering factors in both the disorders are similar:
- Cold
- Pollution
- Viruses
- Allergens – hair, animal dander, fur, pollen
- Weather changes
- Stress
Investigations:
- Lung function tests: To judge the amount of airflow limitation.
- Chest X-RAY: In asthma there aren’t any significant changes, while in a case of emphysema (COPD), there occur what are called ‘bullae’.
Treatment for Asthma/COPD:
- If you smoke, put an end to that habit at once. Also, make sure you do not stay too long in a smoky environment. This is important, in order to prevent asthma or COPD complications.
- Bronchodilators are always prescribed to curb breathlessness. But, they make you highly dependent on them.
- Antibiotics become essential, when infections supervene.
- A sure-shot, lasting cure for COPD and asthma is the use of honey. Consume 2 spoonfuls of honey, everyday on waking. Honey reduces the excessive production of phlegm.
- Avoid foods with additives. Tartrazine – found in almost all processed foods is a potent trigger.
- Garlic is a known infection fighter for asthma cure. Consume 2 raw flakes (crushed) daily.
- Kali-bi, a homoeopathic medicine, shows quick, promising and long-term results without any side-effects.
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