Thank you for your answer. No, I do not smoke, and I don't have a hard time breathing. I just have tons of mucus in my lungs that I would like explained. I never have an out and out attack, but sometimes I have less mucus, but it never goes completely away. Since there are so many different asthmas out there, I would just like to have a name for mine. Like I said, I get so worried that it's going to become something further debilitating or life threatening. I will of course take your advice, and DEMAND more testing regardless of what the Dr. THINKS it is.
Hi I recieved a message fron the person above who didn't take time to read my message properly. It sounds more like copd to be honest I have brittle asthma and my symptoms are entirely different. I cough. My chest is tight. I have an attack when I laugh or cry . They usually prescribe prednisone when you have a infection. If your mucus is clear to yellow it dosnt sound like a infection. Id get a second opinion as some doctors cant be bothered. Ive been through many before I found someone who understood me and thoroughly checked me over. When they did they found other problems so if your still concerned id see some one else. Out of curiosity. Do you smoke?
Thank you for the response. I understand the Cough-variant asthma, BUT mine is not a dry cough. It is extremely productive. I have done extensive research online, but cannot find an asthma symptom like that. When I discuss it with doctors, even pulmonologists, I don't get definitive answers to the mucus issue, and it worries me constantly.
I was taking Enalipril at one time, and I found out (from internet research, NOT a doctor) that it was giving a chronic cough. I lost a job because of that cough. Now I'm researching to see if any of the meds I'm currently taking are giving me this productive cough. I take Doxsazosin, Furosimide, Lorsartan, Carvedilol and Hydralazine. I've been taking these for years with no problem, so I can't imagine that they're the problem.
I will ask about the inhaled corticosteroids, but why oh why did it take YOU to suggest that to me. It might not work, but not one doctor had suggested that to me before. No disrespect to you, but I don't think the medical profession is what it used to be. Thanks again.
Hello, there is an entity called Cough-variant asthma. It’s usually a dry, hacking cough that may worsen following exercise, talking, laughing or crying. It is not usually associated with wheezing or shortness of breath. But you can have tightness In the chest. Pulmonary function tests may be normal or reveal a mild obstructive pattern. When pulmonary function tests are normal, a positive methacholine challenge helps support the diagnosis of asthma. Your doctors could have made a diagnosis based on these tests. If the ventolin inhaler is not helping, then you can discuss with your doctor about inhaled corticosteroids as they are effective in controlling the symptoms of Cough-variant asthma. Regards.