Dry cough without phlegm chest tightness shortness of breath dyspnea may be caused by chronic pharyngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. Treatment includes general treatment, medication, oxygen therapy and assisted breathing.
1. Chronic pharyngitis: Chronic pharyngitis may be caused by bacteria, occupation, environment, throat reflux and allergic diseases, etc. It can be improved by actively quitting smoking and drinking, adjusting the work and living environment, and can also be treated by taking silver and yellow tablets or watermelon cream lubricating tablets under the guidance of the doctor.
2. Bronchitis: Bronchitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria and other pathogens, or it can be caused by inhaling dust or cold air and irritating gases. It can be improved by resting more, drinking more water, avoiding exertion, quitting smoking, and avoiding inhalation of harmful gases and particles, etc. It can also be treated with dextromethorphan hydrobromide tablets or pentoxyverine citrate tablets. If bacterial infection is clearly present, antibiotics such as levofloxacin and amoxicillin can be used for treatment.
3. Pneumonia: Pneumonia is commonly caused by bacterial or viral infections, you can pay attention to rest, avoid exertion, reduce exercise and outdoor activities. If it is viral pneumonia caused by influenza, antiviral drugs such as oseltamivir can be used. If it is bacterial pneumonia or combined/secondary bacterial infections, antibiotics such as levofloxacin, piperacillin sulbactam, and third-generation cephalosporins can be used for treatment. If the condition is more serious with obvious hypoxia or dyspnea, it is also necessary to maintain oxygen saturation by oxygen intake through nasal cannula or mask, or even use mechanical ventilation to assist respiration.
Dry cough without sputum chest tightness shortness of breath dyspnea may also be caused by tuberculosis, lung cancer and other diseases, there are related symptoms of the patient also need to go to the hospital in a timely manner to do a detailed examination in order to assess the condition, to clarify the cause of the disease, and comply with the doctor’s instructions to use the appropriate method of treatment.