The doctor warned about the danger of morning cough

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A morning cough can be a sign of a dangerous disease, as the condition indicates an improper work of the bronchi. This was told by a pulmonologist.

The specialist explained that the narrowed bronchi prevent normal breathing, which is why a person starts coughing and wheezing in the morning. According to the doctor, this is a sign of bronchial obstruction – a complex of symptoms that are characteristic of many diseases.

“This problem often occurs in acute inflammatory diseases: pneumonia and acute bronchitis. However, bronchial obstruction can also be a sign of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and even a malignant tumor in the lungs,” the doctor explained.

The pulmonologist advised paying attention to symptoms such as shortness of breath even with minor physical exertion, wheezing and wheezing. , a feeling of “bloatedness” in the chest, a dry cough and bluing of the skin.

According to her, most often the cause of bronchial obstruction is infectious processes – bacterial or viral. The inflammatory process occurring in the mucous membranes leads to their swelling and thickening, due to which the lumen narrows. In addition, the muscles may additionally contract, which causes a sharp reduction in the bronchial lumen and breathing difficulties, the doctor added.