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Is It Normal To Have Infection At The Base Of Left Lung While Suffering From Asthma And Chest Tightness?

Hi have had bother with my asthma lately with chest tightness also having pain in back on left side. Went to A&E last weekend said the xray and bloods showed an infection at the base of left. Lung. But sputum sample was clear was wondering if u have any idea whats wrong
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Dear User,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.

Although bronchial asthma can predispose a person for infection but it is usually not a direct cause of infection at lung base.

Both the conditions are quite independent to each other. You might be knowing that having infection is a common phenomenon both in asthmatics and non asthmatics.

Having said this if you are having viral infection that won't be reflected in blood test and sputum test.

You are advised to take the prescribed treatment for infection and continue your treatment with asthma as usual.
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Is It Normal To Have Infection At The Base Of Left Lung While Suffering From Asthma And Chest Tightness?

Dear User, Thanks for using healthcare magic. Although bronchial asthma can predispose a person for infection but it is usually not a direct cause of infection at lung base. Both the conditions are quite independent to each other. You might be knowing that having infection is a common phenomenon both in asthmatics and non asthmatics. Having said this if you are having viral infection that won t be reflected in blood test and sputum test. You are advised to take the prescribed treatment for infection and continue your treatment with asthma as usual. Thanks