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What Are The Symptoms Of Asthma?

I have been dealing with a nice little interplay between pneumonia and asthma for several months now. That finally seems to be getting sorted, but over the last few days I ve developed what I believe is diaphragm pain. The pain is constant, and also sore to palpate. Do I need to do anything about this, or will it resolve with time?
Wed, 22 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
As pain can be due to either pneumonia or worsening of asthma.
So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia).
PFT is needed for the diagnosis of worsening of asthma.
You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Symptoms Of Asthma?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). As pain can be due to either pneumonia or worsening of asthma. So chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection (pneumonia). PFT is needed for the diagnosis of worsening of asthma. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.