I'm experiencing shortness of breath, but I don't have a fever or a typical coughthough I do get mucus when I manage to cough. I'm curious about what my X-ray report might indicate about these symptoms. Could you help me figure out what might be going on?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I got my x-ray results and it says there's a blunted left CP angle with pleural thickening. Should I be worried about any serious disease? What should I do next? Would really appreciate some guidance!

no need to worry follow your doctors advice

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Is it normal to sometimes have shortness of breath with a common cold? I've had a cold for about 10 days now, and I'm a bit worried because I don't feel like I'm breathing properly. Should I be concerned about this?

start xylometazoline drops and tab sinarest

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as its been 5 years better to switch to other drugs like fexofenidine etc., ask your dotor for the same

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