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So I Was Involved In A House Fire The Other

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2020

Question: So I was involved in a house fire the other day and am still having a bit of a hard time breathing, I have been making sure to drink a lot of water but I guess my main question is, is it worth it to make an appointment with my pcp or should I just wait it out?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 1 - 2 days.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you can wait for 1-2 days.
If still symptoms persist then only consult pcp.
Try to inhale fresh air avoid any dust, pollution, smoke.
You will mostly be alright in 1-2 days.
Any smoking habit?
Any other lung condition in the past?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (55 minutes later)

It was on Friday, and I am still having issues today (Tuesday) no smoking habit and I get bronchitis and pneumonia at least four or five times a year

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Ok. Better to consult pcp and get done clinical examination of respiratory.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Since you have recurrent history of pneumonia and bronchitis, better to consult pcp and get done clinical examination of respiratory system.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad