Hi, I Suspected Had Coronavirus. I Had Shallow Breathing And

Posted on Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Question: Hi, I suspected had coronavirus. I had shallow breathing and felt she had pneumonia or an infection in the left lung. The symptoms were worst on the 18th of March but now two weeks later I feel fine and breathing has returned to normal. The only issue is I feels a slight tightness under my left breast i. Do you think I needed an antibiotic? I am 40 and healthy but have an underactive thyroid. Sometimes I experiences mild ringing in the right ear at night. The infection only affected the left lung.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
No, I don't think you need antibiotics.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum
I can understand your concern.
I don't think you have Corona infection or you need antibiotics.
No need to worry for slight tightness under left breast.
Apply warm water pad on affected areas of chest.
Try to divert your mind from this.
Avoid too much thinking.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
No need to worry for Corona infection.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks

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