Feeling of lumps in lower throat and cough after several antibiotics and steroids post pneumonia
Patient: Had pnuemonia after several rounds of antibiotics and steroids my breathing is fine but I ve had a feeling of a lump in my lower throat and a cough for several weeks after went to doctor and said my throat felt fine and said it was possibly due to allergies/post nasal. Doctor: Hello dear,The symptoms as mentioned in your post suggest that you might be having Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.Management includes:1.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.3. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.4. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.5. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.Wishing you a good health.Take care.