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What Causes Discomfort In Chest Upon Exhaling?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Nov 2016
Question: My chest feels uncomfortable when I exhale. I had pneumonia in August, since which I have wheezing and chest discomfort upon exhaling. I also cannot sing like I used to.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity.
And severity is determined by PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) only.
So get done PFT.
Albuterol and beclomethasone. Both are short acting drugs.
For better symptomatic relief, newer longer acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) are needed.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Discomfort In Chest Upon Exhaling?

Brief Answer: Get done PFT. Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity. And severity is determined by PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) only. So get done PFT. Albuterol and beclomethasone. Both are short acting drugs. For better symptomatic relief, newer longer acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) are needed. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.