- female
- 45 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really concerned because I've been having this shortness of breath and dry cough for like a year and a half now. It's really unsettling and I just cant figure out whats going on. I dont smoke or drink, and I stick to a vegetarian diet, hoping that helps. Can you help me understand what might be causing these symptoms and what I should do next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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