I am a 57 year old woman, basically very healthy, though I get a lot of colds (probably from my 10 year old students).  I have developed a cough that resonates very deeply in my chest, and, when I lie down, I can hear all sorts of gurgling and wheezing sounds.  I got myself kind of worked up last night, I think, and also had very sharp pains across my chest that did not feel like reflux or indigestion, but certainly could have been. I do have other cold symptoms (needing to blow my nose), but no fever.  As I said, I have had lots of colds in my life, but this one is presenting quite differently from anything I have ever had.  Another factor is that I do have asthma (mold allergy), but it is mild and I only use my inhaler about a dozen times a year.  I live in New England, though, and the mold from wet leaves is probably quite high right now.  Thanks very much for any insight you can give me.
Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of asthma, secondary to a respiratory tract infection. Management involves:1. A course of antibiotics to eradicate the causative organism.2. Stalin & Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.4. Antihistamine & anti-tussive preparations for symptomatic relief from cough.5. Steam inhalation & deep breathing exercises.6. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 7. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. If symptoms still persist, kindly consult a Pulmonologist for proper clinical evaluation. Wishing you a good health. Take care.