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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After A Chest Infection?

Hi Andrew,I was at the doctor last week and was prescribed antibiotic for chest infection.I have taken the course. My chest infection has cleared up but I am short breath and extremely tired with pains in my muscles.should I go back or just rest for a couple more days.appreciate your comments. Thanks, Michael
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having post infectious bronchitis.
Bronchitis is inflammation of larger airways. And it is very common after chest (lung) Infection.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) to rule out bronchitis.
PFT is needed not only to diagnose bronchitis but can also tell about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drugs.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath After A Chest Infection?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having post infectious bronchitis. Bronchitis is inflammation of larger airways. And it is very common after chest (lung) Infection. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) to rule out bronchitis. PFT is needed not only to diagnose bronchitis but can also tell about severity of the disease. And treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and antihistamine drugs. So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.