hello doctor, I am a 21 year old student non-smoker from Malaysia. 2 years back i had a lower respiratory tract infection and since then i was diagnosed for asthma.Before the infection i had no history of asthma. I have to use Symbicort inhaler twice a day. Since that day i have been coughing up prulent smelly sputum until now. It gets worse during infections. I referred to an ENT specialist and checked only my nasal cavity and gave me allergic medication. I just want to know whether it is asthma or any other respiratory disease.
Hi sanjupain2. Thanks for your question. From your question it is evident that you have lower respiratory tract infection but is it associated with asthma or not that should be understood if you please mention your symptoms like respiratory distress, wheez etc., but it can be a bronchial asthma and be sure if you are not a smoker that doe snot mean you don't have any chance of bronchial asthma. So in my opinion you should consult a chest specialist do a chest X-ray and treat your infection early and after that you should do a pulmonary function test to confirm your diagnosis. How you are now on Symbicort inhaler?let me know your future treatment Thanks