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Suggest Treatment For Chest Heaviness And Labored Breathing

I had asthma as a child.... But i havent had any problems since i was about 7 and im 21 now. About two weeks ago it seems like its hard to breath off and on. Like my lungs are heavy and i feel like i wanna cough to breath correctly or take in deeper breaths.
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we shouldshould definitely rule out bronchitis and asthma in your case because breath, cough, chest heaviness are commonly seen with these diseases.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose asthma or bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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 Heaviness And Labored Breathing

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we shouldshould definitely rule out bronchitis and asthma in your case because breath, cough, chest heaviness are commonly seen with these diseases. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma or bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.