Causes and treatments of cough, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath

In life, when people find themselves having symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath, they need to find out the causes. So, what are the causes of cough, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath?

Causes of cough, wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath:

1. Respiratory tract obstruction: Tumors growing inside the trachea and bronchi, tracheal stenosis, these diseases can cause patients to feel chest tightness and difficulty breathing.

2. Lung diseases: emphysema, bronchitis, asthma, atelectasis, pulmonary infarction, pneumothorax, etc.

3. Heart disease: certain congenital heart diseases, rheumatic valvular heart disease, coronary heart disease, and heart tumors.

What should I do if I have a cough, chest tightness, and shortness of breath?

The main consideration is cough after a cold, which is a manifestation of airway hyperresponsiveness. Generally, antihistamines such as ketotifen and loratadine are effective, but the possibility of cough variant asthma cannot be ruled out. Chest X-ray, pulmonary function test, and bronchial dilation test are recommended to confirm the diagnosis. At the same time, you can use traditional Chinese medicine for treatment. The four diagnostic methods of observation, auscultation, inquiry and palpation will be combined to prescribe specific prescriptions for you to assist in treatment. Keep warm and avoid contact with irritating odors such as dust and smoke.