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How To Treat Chest Discomfort With Asthma?

First of all I have asthma, my left side of my chest has been bothering me for a couple of days and also in the middle of my chest and this might sound crazy but it feels like my left lung is swollen and rhis happens every nite. Im 47 yrs old and frmale

Fri, 15 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description these are two possibilities.
1. Worsening of asthma
2. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease).
So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If this is normal then no need to worry for worsening of asthma.
Possibility of GERD is more in your case because you are having central chest discomfort.
GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of central chest pain.
So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Start proton pump inhibitors. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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How To Treat Chest Discomfort With Asthma?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description these are two possibilities. 1. Worsening of asthma 2. GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). If this is normal then no need to worry for worsening of asthma. Possibility of GERD is more in your case because you are having central chest discomfort. GERD is due to laxity of gastroesophageal sphincter. Because of this the acid of the stomach tends to come up in the esophagus and cause the symptoms of central chest pain. So avoid stress and tension. Avoid hot and spicy food. Avoid large meals. Start proton pump inhibitors. Go for walk after meals. Keep 2-3 pillows under head in the bed to prevent reflux. Don t worry, you will be alright. Wish you good health. Thanks.