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?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ 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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