What causes chest pain,shortness of breath and cough?
Patient: hello doctor, i m kanika agrawal from gwalior, M.P. age 21, i have severe pain in my chest from last 1 week and it is very difficult for me to breathe.. little cough, and this infection occurs for 2-3 days (short duration) many times in a year but this time it has been for 1 week.. when i consult a doctor , he used to tell dat it is only an infection.. but i thought that i would something else. plz suggest... Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.Recurrent cough, breathlessness, chest pain in young patient should always be evaluated for asthma.So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Oral combination of antihistamine (levocetrizine or fexofenadine) and anti allergic (montelukast) once a day at night is also beneficial.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.