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Are Left Side Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Symptoms Of Costochondritis?

After having stress test, blood tests, and EKG done to rule out heart problem, doctor suspects costochondrities. I am having left-sided chest pain but more in the heart area, shortness of breath, dry cough, and dizziness. Are these symptoms indicative of costochondritis or possible another condition? Thanks.
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Costochondritis can not cause shortness of breath.
So I don't think you are having costochondritis.
Possibility of either lung infection or bronchitis is more.
Because in both these conditions cough, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath are seen.
So better to 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.
PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Costochondritis is unlikely in your case.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Are Left Side Chest Pain, Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness Symptoms Of Costochondritis?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Costochondritis can not cause shortness of breath. So I don t think you are having costochondritis. Possibility of either lung infection or bronchitis is more. Because in both these conditions cough, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath are seen. So better to 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. PFT is needed for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, antihistamines, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Costochondritis is unlikely in your case. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.