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  • 37 Years
  • 20/02/2025

I've been struggling with a stuffed nose and trouble breathing for the past month, plus some chest pain for the last two weeks. I've seen a few doctors and tried medications for acidity, but nothing seems to help. I'm really anxious about whether this could be COVID-19, and I'm having trouble sleeping at night because of it. What could be going on?

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do chest x ray

Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

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I've been having this chest tightness and shortness of breath for about four months now, and it's getting pretty bad. About six months ago, I noticed my sputum turning grey once a day too. My doctor did a sputum culture and said it's streptococci pneumonia, but my X-ray and ECG were normal. I was on Novamax 500mg three times a day, but I still feel tightness in my chest and have grey sputum. A CT scan showed fibrotic strands on my upper right lobe, which my doctor said was from a past infection. I'm not on any meds right now, but I'm still struggling with these symptoms. Do you have any idea what might be going on or what steps I should take next? It's really affecting my daily life.

Consider consulting a pulmonologist for further evaluation and management, as your symptoms persist despite treatment and normal heart tests; the CT scan findings suggest possible pulmonary fibrosis or scarring, which may be causing your chest tightness and shortness of breath; the pulmonologist can assess your condition, potentially ordering additional tests like pulmonary function tests (PFTs) or bronchoscopy, and develop a personalized treatment plan to alleviate your symptoms.

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I'm feeling uneasy with my breathing and I'm also pretty tired. I got tested for COVID but it came back negative. I don't have a cold or a cough, and I've taken azithromycin for three days. What could be causing these symptoms?

continue azithro for 2 more days. drink hot water. eat nutritious food

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Sometimes I notice my breath seems to pause for a moment, just for a second, and it feels really strange when it happens. Should I be worried about this? Is there something wrong with me?

no , there's nothing wrong. take deep breaths in morning. start doing yoga

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