I sometimes get this pain on both sides of my chest. It's kind of worrying because it comes with shortness of breath and my chest feels tight. Should I be concerned about these symptoms, and could they be related to anything serious?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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Probable diagnosis is upper respiratory tract infection.Patient is advised tab augmentin 625mg orally,thrice dailly for 5 days,tab levocetrizine 10 mg for 5 days and syrup salbutomol 10 ml thrice dailly for 5 days.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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