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What Causes Feeling Of Squished Lungs Along With Difficulty Breathing?
Question: I feel like my lungs are being squished. Only for 1 day but this isn't the first time. I feel as though I can't take a deep enough breath.
Brief Answer:
chest xray (repeat), avoid cold, humid environment
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic.
I Dr simit have gone through your question.
For your complaint lung squished and you can't take deep breathe, i would suggest to repeat chest x ray to rule out any lung pathology, and if you have any family history of lung disorders or history of allergy then do pulmonary function test, PFT after consulting your family physician.
Till then avoid any cold beverages and avoid humid environment if possible.
Hope i answered your question.
Feel free for further queries.
Take care of your health.
chest xray (repeat), avoid cold, humid environment
Detailed Answer:
Hi, welcome to healthcaremagic.
I Dr simit have gone through your question.
For your complaint lung squished and you can't take deep breathe, i would suggest to repeat chest x ray to rule out any lung pathology, and if you have any family history of lung disorders or history of allergy then do pulmonary function test, PFT after consulting your family physician.
Till then avoid any cold beverages and avoid humid environment if possible.
Hope i answered your question.
Feel free for further queries.
Take care of your health.
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