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HomeHealth QueryPulmonology/ Respiratory MedicineI've been experiencing shortness of breath for abo...
  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've been experiencing shortness of breath for about 23 months now. When I talk for a while or have a conversation, I start struggling to breathe and sometimes get a pain in the middle of my chest. On occasion, I deal with a dry cough and my throat dries out. I even find it uncomfortable to wear tight clothing because it feels restrictive. Breathing sometimes causes pain in my back or chest. Last month, I had a stomach infection and took antibiotics for it. I saw a doctor who mentioned that these might be early asthma symptoms and prescribed Livolin, but it hasn't really helped. My chest X-ray was clear, but my lung function test showed its a bit off. What should I do now?

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Dr. Dr Chandra P

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  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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spirometry, methacholine challenge test

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