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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Pressure In The Chest

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Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Question: Hi, I have a chest cold and am taking antibiotic but it seems to be getting worse as I now have tightness and a feeling of pain on my right side both front and back
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get done chest x ray and PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In old age, pneumonia and bronchitis are very common and they both can cause similar symptoms (chest tightness,Heaviness and pain).
So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Oral N acetyl cystine (NAC) is also beneficial.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Pressure In The Chest

Brief Answer: Get done chest x ray and PFT. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In old age, pneumonia and bronchitis are very common and they both can cause similar symptoms (chest tightness,Heaviness and pain). So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Oral N acetyl cystine (NAC) is also beneficial. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.