HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Wheezing And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, it is so nice to have you to contact! I have had what 3 doctors have told me is bronchitis for 2 to 3 months each time last year. 3 rounds of different antibiotics didn’t resolve it. My internal medicine Dr. sent me to a Pulmonologist, Cardiologist, and ENT doctors couldn’t find the problems after several tests. The sysmptoms of wheezing on shallow breaths, on deep exhale “snap, crackle, and pop” as one doctor put it, shortness of breath, and a cough which is sometimes very low in the chest keep recurring. Would you have any idea of what this may be or what other type of physician I should see? Any feedback would be much appreciated!
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hello,

You seem to have a chronic lung infection. Which needs to reveal after a series of tests. Basic svc counts with x-ray chest, sputum culture and sensitivity test along with allergy screening test, test for staphylococcal infection would find causative factor followed by specific treatment by an expert. As you had already consulted many of specialist, I would suggest radiologist, allergy specialist for it.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Wheezing And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello, You seem to have a chronic lung infection. Which needs to reveal after a series of tests. Basic svc counts with x-ray chest, sputum culture and sensitivity test along with allergy screening test, test for staphylococcal infection would find causative factor followed by specific treatment by an expert. As you had already consulted many of specialist, I would suggest radiologist, allergy specialist for it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale