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What Causes Chest Congestion And Dizziness?
I am over 65, an usually walk 3-5 miles per day. I have had a chest cold for about two weeks. 3 days ago, I walked for about 5 miles and played batmitten for about 30 minutes. That evening I ate a heavy late meal, and have been light headed for the past two days,
Mon, 22 May 2017
Hi, thank you for your query at Healthcare Magic.
I understand your concern, but I need some more information about your condition.
Do you have any cardiovascular event before? Hypertension? Heart attack?
Unfortunately, the information you give is not enough for us to predict the disease you may have.
About chest cold, or bronchitis, this condition is possibly correlate with your chest congestion. The inflammation that occurred is very large and swollen (thickened) so the respiratory tract is relatively narrowed.
The etiologies are:
1. Virus, mostly influenza virus
2. Bacteria,
3. Smoking effect
The common manifestations are:
1. Cough
2. Fever
3. Heavy breathing
4. Joint pain
5. chest pain
6. Dizziness, etc.
To understand this conditions, I'll suggest you to meet your local doctor.
The doctor may recommend you to do some examinations such as x-ray examination, blood examination, electrocardiogram, etc.
May this answer helps you.
Take care.
I understand your concern, but I need some more information about your condition.
Do you have any cardiovascular event before? Hypertension? Heart attack?
Unfortunately, the information you give is not enough for us to predict the disease you may have.
About chest cold, or bronchitis, this condition is possibly correlate with your chest congestion. The inflammation that occurred is very large and swollen (thickened) so the respiratory tract is relatively narrowed.
The etiologies are:
1. Virus, mostly influenza virus
2. Bacteria,
3. Smoking effect
The common manifestations are:
1. Cough
2. Fever
3. Heavy breathing
4. Joint pain
5. chest pain
6. Dizziness, etc.
To understand this conditions, I'll suggest you to meet your local doctor.
The doctor may recommend you to do some examinations such as x-ray examination, blood examination, electrocardiogram, etc.
May this answer helps you.
Take care.
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