Suggest treatment for dry cough and chest congestion
Patient: I have had a dry cough for a few days and when I started coughing earlier today, my heart started beating really fast and I felt like I was going to faint and I had to sit down. I also started seeing blury for a few seconds. What may cause this? I also feel congested in my chest. Doctor: Hello,Welcome to HCM.I have read your query and understand the concern.This could be acute bronchitis with palpitations and tachycardia as you are having persistent dry cough without expectoration.The fainting spell could be because of low blood pressure or vasovagal which should be evaluated further by various tests.However,It can be diagnosed clinically but you must undergo routine blood investigation with EKG,chest x- ray to rule out any other pathology of lungs and to rule out any cardiac issue.You might require long course of antibiotics (amoxyllin with chavulanic acid or cephalosporins) with other supportive treatment like antihistamines (montelukast and levocetrizine) or nebulizers with steam inhalation frequently.Consult physician or  pulmonologist immediately and take advise further.Regards,