i have has a persistent wet cough for two weeks that affects my asthma. when i cough i have difficult breathing and have weazing and mucas that comes up when i cough. i have used my inhaler when i have difficult breathing but sometimes it doesn't work. i cough all hours of the night so im not sleeping all that well. should i be concerned and what should i do?
Optional Information: Person's Gender: Female Person's Age: 26 Already Tried: i have tried Robitusins cough medicine and my inhaler
HelloYesGet a lung examMaybe a chest x rayYou might need antibiotics at this point.
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were i have had the cough for so long could i have pnumonia?
Yes
is it true that pnumonia and bronchitis have similar symptoms
Yes it is
when i cough i have clear mucas that comes up and i can feel mucas running down my throat. what would you say that is
More likely bronchitis but you can not be sure without exam.
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