I'm wondering if I might have bronchitis. Can you tell me what kind of tests I should do to find out for sure? I'd like to be certain about my condition before starting any treatment. What would you recommend to diagnose bronchitis?

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Dr Chandra P

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5+ Yrs

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A chest x-ray and lung function tests is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with a lot of extra sputum all day for about six months now, and every now and then I find myself needing to take deep breaths. After exercising, I get this itchy feeling in my throat like something's stuck there. There's no fever, chest pain, coughing, or weight loss, but my nose is always congested and I find myself taking deep breaths throughout the day. It seems to calm down at night though. I'm wondering what's going on.

Ecg,x-ray chest pa view,sputum for AFB and microscopy and spirometry is advised to the patient.

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I'm having some trouble with my breathingit feels heavy and like I have to really push to take a breath when I'm sitting down. But when I'm lying down, walking, or jogging, it doesn't bother me at all. I had a chest X-ray and a PFT a couple of months ago, and everything was normal. Do you think this could be related to my sitting posture, or is there something else going on? Would love some advice.

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I just got my chest x-ray results, and they're saying there's opacity in the L hilum. Is this something serious? Should I be worried? How long does it usually take to treat something like this, and what could cause it?

can be cured

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