I'm really worried because over the past few days, I've been going through some serious shortness of breath, especially in the evenings. There's also this discomfort when I'm breathing, and I hear this sound coming from my chest that feels like congestion. Can you help me understand what's going on and if I should be taking any medication for it?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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do chest xray

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Answered 04/07/2025

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