- female
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
I'm trying to figure out if I might have asthma because ever since I had COVID back in January, I've been experiencing these weird episodes. For about 10 minutes at a time, I feel this deep wheezing vibration in my right lung when I breathe deeply. Its especially noticeable in the mornings, and sometimes its even audible, kind of like snoring. I can feel it throughout my right chest, both front and back. These episodes started about five months ago and while they were irregular at first, they're happening more often now. Sometimes, coughing can start or stop these episodes, but it usually stops them. Ive got POTS and no known lung issues, although I've had pneumonia a few times as a kid and tend to catch colds and coughs easily. Does this sound like asthma or something else I should be worried about?
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do chest x ray
Dr. Shubham Suggests...
Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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Possible Causes
a. The symptoms could suggest asthma, especially post-COVID.
b. Consider other possibilities like bronchitis or a lingering post-viral cough. -
Immediate Actions
a. Monitor symptoms: frequency, triggers, and relief methods.
b. Use a peak flow meter if available to assess lung function. -
Consultation
a. Schedule an appointment with a healthcare provider.
b. Discuss the possibility of asthma and other respiratory conditions. -
Management Tips
a. Avoid known triggers like smoke or allergens.
b. Consider using a humidifier to ease morning symptoms. -
Further Evaluation
a. A spirometry test may be recommended.
b. Discuss the need for an inhaler or other medications with your doctor.
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I recently got my chest x-ray report and it mentions some unclear haziness in the left cardiophrenic angle region and a prominent epicardiac fat pad, along with patchy infiltration. The rest of the lung fields look clear, and the cardio thoracic ratio is normal. But it also mentions that both hila are prominent and my bony thorax shows no significant abnormality. The domes of my diaphragm are well outlined. Theyve advised clinical correlation and I'm not entirely sure what all this means. Should I be worried about these findings, especially the haziness and the prominent hila? What steps should I take next?
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