What causes frequent chest congestion?
Patient: I've been getting serious chest congestion that last up to 7 days too two weeks every now and then. About a year ago I got bad chest congestion that lasted up to two weeks. It got better and I went on with my daily tasks, about 4 months later I got terrible chest congestion again, I got better within two weeks again. So a year later I got chest congestion again, it lasted one week. About a month later (A few days ago) I got bad chest congestion again, it gets to the point where I can't walk I'm so out of breath and I'm worried that it might be more then just chest congestion, I do have severe allergies. And it get's bad sometimes when the mold is high. I'm wondering do you think I might have COPD or any other serious condition?. I'm young and I don't smoke. My family doesn't have a history of diseases so I'm at a loss. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are having severe allergies, possibility of asthma or allergic bronchitis is more likely for your symptoms. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).N acetyl cystine (NAC) is also beneficial to relieve congestion.Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.