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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Chest And Shortness Of Breath
Three and a half months ago I became ill and so far have not received a diagnosis. My lungs have bothered me throughout with a range of symptoms including SOB, heaviness and tightness, discomfort in my sternal area, feeling the need to cough, or even a burning sensation that radiates throughout my chest. These have come and gone in severity. The most bothersome symptom is a constant feeling that my lungs are hyper inflated or that I cannot get all the air out. I have had chest x rays that have showed "hyperinflation" and a PFT that showed mild restriction. What could be causing this constant feeling of over inflation and what can I do?
Wed, 13 Jul 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchitis.
Hyperinflation on chest x ray and mild restriction in PFT report are more suggestive of bronchitis.
And your symptoms are also seen in bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system.
You should start inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Quit smoking if you are smoker.
Don't worry, you will be alright with inhaled treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you are mostly having bronchitis.
Hyperinflation on chest x ray and mild restriction in PFT report are more suggestive of bronchitis.
And your symptoms are also seen in bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system.
You should start inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Quit smoking if you are smoker.
Don't worry, you will be alright with inhaled treatment.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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