What is the cause for severe cough and breathlessness?
Patient: I was diagnosed with COPD 5 years back. Since February 2012 I have had severe cough and breathlessness. I had spirometry done 10 days back and was diagnosed having uncontrolled asthma. Now I have nasal blockage and am constantly breathing through my nose,  which is causing severe discomfort.  YYYY@YYYY Doctor: Dear you need to follow a strict life style along with proper medication, No smoking absolutely, take good nutritional diet to boost your immune system, do regular exercise in any form either yoga or walking. Your exercise schedule must include breathing exercises . Consult your physician and follow the treatment accordingly as you have an acute episode at present. Infection must be ruled out and any bullous lung disease must also be ruled out to exclude need for any surgical intervention. So get all the investigations done, its treatable you can be completely cured of your illness..............tc care