I've managed to quit smoking about a month ago, but now I'm experiencing some minor chest pain and a bit of a cough. Can you help me figure out how to deal with these symptoms?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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Syrup salbutamol 10 ml orally thrice daily is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm experiencing some shortness of breath, but I don't have a fever or a persistent cough, although I do get some mucus when I do cough sometimes. I'm pretty worried about what's going on, and I'm wondering what a chest X-ray might reveal about my condition. Could you give me some advice or insights on what I should do next?

do chest xray and refer to physician

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What's happening when someone with pneumonia has fluid filling up in their lungs? Is being on a ventilator common for this kind of breathing problem? How serious is it?

Pulmonologist opinion is advised to the patient.

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I've tested positive for COVID and my chest X-ray AP view shows a mild elevation of the left hemidiaphragm. What does that mean for my health, and what should I do next? I'm really anxious about this and could use some guidance.

there might be many causes, like splenomegaly, lung fibrosis

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