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Can Cold Lead To Shortness Of Breathed?

Hi, Im 25 yrs old, 195 pounds, in average shape. This year, I haven't been playing outdoor games or been that physically active yet. But yesterday, I was playing basketball in the evening when it was a little cold. After playing for 1-2 yours I felt fine. But, when I got home I felt short breathed. There was also a whistling sound in my breathing. Very less coughing, but when I do, I taste blood. Could this be simple inflammation of blood vessels in the lungs? Haven't coughed up any mucus yet.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Cold is viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI).
And bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after such URTI. It is Airway inflammation not inflammation of vessels.
Your symptoms like wheezing, breathing difficulty etc are suggestive of bronchitis only.
So you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
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.
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Can Cold Lead To Shortness Of Breathed?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Cold is viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI). And bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after such URTI. It is Airway inflammation not inflammation of vessels. Your symptoms like wheezing, breathing difficulty etc are suggestive of bronchitis only. So you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). 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.