<s>[INST] I am 49 year old female,4 ft 7 98 lbs.For the past week or 2,, I have had a dry cough no fever,no sore throat and sometimes my chest feels heavy. Sometimes I am able to cough up phlegm but not often.I also have been getting headaches when I cough and I have been sleeping more than usual .I have borderline diabetes and suffer with some mental health issues and epilepsy, so I am hesitant on taking anything over the counter as it might affect my sugar levels or will not react well with the prescriptions I am on now.Any suggestions would be most appreciated.. [/INST] Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion we need to rule out lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI - pneumonia) in your case. Because your symptoms like constant cough, chest heaviness and phlegm etc are seen in pneumonia. Epilepsy and diabetes are risk factor for lung infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray. Chest x ray is must to rule out lung infection. You may need antibiotics and antihistamines drugs. </s>