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Can Bronchitis Cause Pain In Chest And Back With Shortness Of Breath?
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I have bronchitis and a sinus infection. I have been experiencing chest and back pain and shortness of breath for the last 5 days. I have recently been having a fast heartbeat and palpitations. I was put on metropol tatrate for this. Beginning yesterday, I began to have an increase of shortness of breath and a tight, pressure like pain in the center of my chest.
Some history: 20 yrs old
Female
Irregular heartbeat- fast beat, pounding heart
some anxiety but controls it with muscle relaxation techniques
blood pressure 114/76 (before metroplol)
I do not have diabetes or high cholesterol
I try to eat well, but may not all the time
Thank you
I have bronchitis and a sinus infection. I have been experiencing chest and back pain and shortness of breath for the last 5 days. I have recently been having a fast heartbeat and palpitations. I was put on metropol tatrate for this. Beginning yesterday, I began to have an increase of shortness of breath and a tight, pressure like pain in the center of my chest.
Some history: 20 yrs old
Female
Irregular heartbeat- fast beat, pounding heart
some anxiety but controls it with muscle relaxation techniques
blood pressure 114/76 (before metroplol)
I do not have diabetes or high cholesterol
I try to eat well, but may not all the time
Thank you
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, bronchitis can cause breathing difficulty, chest pain and backache.
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 will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, bronchitis can cause breathing difficulty, chest pain and backache.
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 will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with 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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