trying to figure out why I am coughing, had 3 courses of antibiotics, dont smoke, chesk xray that was clear, blood tests that were clear but the cough is still here and worse in the mornings and at night time, I cant speak but I cough and also worse the day after I have had alcohol. I had sarcodosis 15 years ago, on my skin though, my lung tests were always clear. I could go back to my doctor but what else can we do?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Cough with breathlessness are commonly seen in bronchitis and lung infection. Since your chest x-ray is normal, no need to worry about lung infection. Possibility of bronchitis is more in your case. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Acidosis is a disease having remissions and exacerbations. So you will benefit with inhalers for it as well.Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.