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How To Clear Heavy Chest After Inhaling Smoke From Burning Plastic?

I had breathed the smoke from the plastic burning for about 15 minutes and tried i know that i could not stand all kind of smoke and i tried to get out from there and after that i had found that i cannot breathe easily, I feel like my chest is very heavy and i still do now. How can i solve this ? do i need to eat something or go to see the doctor? I am 20 years old, weight 48 and 160 height
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Any kind of smoke when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation of the airways (bronchitis).
Your all symptoms like chest tightness, not breathing easily etc are symptoms of bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. 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 inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) on the basis of these reports. Also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs.
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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How To Clear Heavy Chest After Inhaling Smoke From Burning Plastic?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Any kind of smoke when inhaled can cause irritation and inflammation of the airways (bronchitis). Your all symptoms like chest tightness, not breathing easily etc are symptoms of bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. 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 inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) on the basis of these reports. Also take painkiller and anti inflammatory drugs. 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.