hi doc i am suffering from cough from last 20 days seems to be is not getting better . I work in saudi yesterday i did check up with egyptain doctor he said i am having a mild asthma. previousi use to smoke 15 cigrattes per day. Now i had reduced now. Please advice me what shall i do .
Hello. Thank you for asking at Chat Doctor. I went through your history and would like to make suggestions to you as follows:1. First, I would suggest you to stop smoking completely, you can please seek a professional help to quit smoking. Smoking is very dangerous for lungs, can worsen asthma as well as can reduce beneficial effects of some asthma medications.2. Were I treating you, I would suggest you to use inhaled corticosteroids (Budesonide or Fluticasone) for at least 3 months.3. I would also suggest you montelukast for at least 3 months.4. I would suggest you allergy testing which may help identify the substances causing allergy to you and to know the measures to avoid them.5. In general, I would suggest you to avoid exposure to dusts, smokes and air pollution.6. Regular breathing exercises and a healthy diet rich in vitamins & minerals (adequate green leafy vegetables, fruits, sprouts, etc.) will also help you in a long run by improving your lung capacity and immunity respectively. Hope above suggestions will be helpful to you. Should you have any further query, please feel free to ask at Chat Doctor. Wish you the best of the health. Thank you & Regards.