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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Lungs While Breathing

Posted on Thu, 15 May 2014

Question: I have had a nasty cold for 4 days with a wheezing cough. My nasal congestion is better but my lungs are getting worse. I have a rattle in my chest/back when i take a deep breath. Also my lungs hurt sometimes when i take a deep breath. I am a smoker and gave been trying to quit over the past few weeks. About a half pack a day. Should i be seen or wait it out a bit? I also have an albuterol inhaler from this winter i have used a few times. Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please meet your doctor

Detailed Answer:
hello!!

I am really concerned about your symptoms , specially considering the smoking history and i would like you to meet your doctor as soon as possible!

It looks like that the infection is spreading in your lungs and getting worse .You will need antibiotics for it and may also need supervised medical care.

Please meet your doctor , he will examine you and order some tests like chest x ray and sputum for microbial culture. with these, he will be able to guide you further.

For the time being , please stop smoking completely! and start steam inhalation 2-3 times a day.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (25 minutes later)

Could it be a viral infection that will run its course?

Answered by Dr. Satvinder Bakshi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes it can be a viral infection!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Yes it is possible that it can be a viral infection , but there can be super added bacterial infections on this , which is causing your symptoms.

I would strongly recommend that you meet your doctor and get the check up done!

Thanks

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad