Question about bronchitis?

Question

i have had a cough for a very long time years . sometimes i have to sleep in a chair because i sometimes cant breath.

seems like it is getting worse. i finally went to the doc. he told me i had bronchitis but I'm wondering if he was right. forgot to say i get really light headed when i stand or get out of bed .

I'm not a worry wort but my grandmother died of lung cancer,her sister and my father has it now, my grandmother is my moms mother so its on both sides. should i have mentioned this to him?

Answer 1

Its always a good idea to bring up family medical history concerning a certain topic, even if you don't think it is directly related. Because it could be, better safe than sorry right. I had a similar situation. I had a really bad cough for years and i kept going back to the doctor and every time they would say i had bronchitis.  They diagnosed me with chronic bronchitis and just gave me codine whenever i went in which was getting me no where and taking that for too long can be harmful and i developed pretty bad cases of pleurisy a few times (its when the membrane surrounding your lungs becomes inflammed and the 2 pleural membranes surrounding your lungs rub together. It can make breathing very difficult). Then i had some other health issues and i spend many of my days in the hospital which is when they addressed my chronic bronchitis deal. They set me up with a pulmonologist (lung doctor) and i did some breathing tests and they diagnosed me with asthma. There is a type of asthma where the triggers can send you into a coughing fit. Hope this helps.  

Answer 2

Yes, you should have mentioned the family history of lung cancer to him.  Follow up with your doctor and make sure to mention it.

Answer 3

It sounds like an accurate diagnosis.

Bronchitis is also associated with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).

Google it and learn more.

I would also mention to your doctor your family history of lung cancer.