Why have steroid and albuterol inhalers not helped in curing severe breathlessness and unproductive cough?
Patient: having trouble breathing when i lay down, feel like i'm drowning, my breathing is ok going in but exhaling has loud crackling bubbling sound that gets worse as i lay there for longer than 5 mins. i have an unproductive cough and when something does come up its almost textured like solid chicken fat and white. I have been using a steroid and arbuterol inhalers, but they are not helping and its getting worse. What can I do to get good air in me? :(sorry unable to pay on disablitiy. thank you for your time anyway Doctor: Hi. When the steroid and albuterol inhalators are not working, there is something else to be looked after. Your inhalation is OK- but exhaling has a sound - indicates there mat be a mechanical factor causing this problem. As is worsening on lying down indicates the same. I am afraid to say, you need to consult a ENT specialist to find out the reason  to get it treated ASAP.