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What Causes Chest Tightness And Wheeziness?

Im 33 5ft 5inchs im 9 stone weight. Have had a dose of witer vomiting bug in march have been tired since then . my bloods are all fine but i got chest infection 5 weeks ago and doctor put me on 3 different antibiotics and the last one cleared it for a week then got really sick with it and had trouble breathing so he sent of phlegm sample and they said flucloxacillin would work been on it 4 days 3 times daily 500mg have 3 days left but chest is still tight and a bit wheezy even though i feel a bit better think i should be better then i am what should i do.thanking you
Wed, 22 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It can cause cough, phlegm, breathlessness and wheezing.
Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment. Since you are not taking this, you are not improving.
So 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 will improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). 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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What Causes Chest Tightness And Wheeziness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis is inflammation of airways. It can cause cough, phlegm, breathlessness and wheezing. Best treatment for bronchitis is inhaled treatment. Since you are not taking this, you are not improving. So 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 will improve with inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS). 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.