I'm dealing with a constant sore throat and sometimes it even hurts when I breathe. It's weird because I feel really irritated by dust. Lately, I've been getting tired easily when I exercise or even just walk. I'm 26 and there's no asthma history in my family. I had a PFT test done and it showed mild restriction and low vital capacity. What could this mean, and what might be causing it?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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Do breathing exercises, drink warm water , inhale steam 5 times a day , avoid allergens

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