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What Causes Tightness In The Upper Chest When Diagnosed With Pneumonia?
Question: When I draw a breath I feel a tightness in my upper chest. When exercising I have a hard time catching my breath. Last year I met with a heart doctor & did stress tests -- they found nothing. I have had a pneumonia vaccination; I used to have fall ragweed allergies but not so much now, plus I use Flonase daily to cover any remaining pollen or mold allergies.
Brief Answer:
Better to get done PFT to rule out allergic bronchitis.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out allergic bronchitis in your case.
You are known to have allergies.
Long standing allergies can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways).
And your symptoms are seen with bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
Better to get done PFT to rule out allergic bronchitis.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out allergic bronchitis in your case.
You are known to have allergies.
Long standing allergies can cause bronchitis (inflammation of airways).
And your symptoms are seen with bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks
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