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Suggest Treatment For Chest Discomfort With Shortness Of Breath

Hi, i have been experiencing chest discomfort for the past few weeks. It was as if something is pressing onto my chest area. it would ocasionally make me feel breadthless and pain as well. i have been coughing for the past one year already. May i know what is the cause of it? Could it be some symtoms of lung cancer? Thanks.
Fri, 17 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chronic cough (cough since 1 year), breathing difficulty, chest pressure, pain etc are more suggestive of lung diseases like bronchitis, lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and lung cancer.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of lung infection and lung cancer.
PFT is needed for bronchitis.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) based on the reports.
If you are smoker then you should quit smoking as soon as possible.
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 Chest Discomfort With Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chronic cough (cough since 1 year), breathing difficulty, chest pressure, pain etc are more suggestive of lung diseases like bronchitis, lung infection (pneumonia or tuberculosis) and lung cancer. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x ray is must for the diagnosis of lung infection and lung cancer. PFT is needed for bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) based on the reports. If you are smoker then you should quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.