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Does Asthma Cause Inflammation In The Abdominal And Lung Area?

Hello,i have asthma with occasional shortness of breath.When i do get shortness of breath i notice inflamation in right side of abdomen mid lung area.I can only see the inflamation when i am bent over similar to a push up position.I am overweight at 5ft8in 235lbs most of weight in belly/beer belly.Again,i notice inflamation when SOB begins.I ve told my doctor and she states its asthma related and sends me on my way.I m a bit scared...please give me your thoughts.
Fri, 10 Apr 2020
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Inflammation of the respiratory tract is usual when suffering from chronic conditions as asthma or else. The abdomen condition can be secondary to the irritation of the underlying diaphragm which is beneath the lower lobe of right side lung tissue. However, a detail study of:
- Lab data with complete hemogram
- Chest X-ray (PA view)
- CT scan of the chest
- Pulmonary function tests as spirometry or peak flow meter are necessary for the further in depth analysis of the cause and manage accordingly

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Does Asthma Cause Inflammation In The Abdominal And Lung Area?

Hello Inflammation of the respiratory tract is usual when suffering from chronic conditions as asthma or else. The abdomen condition can be secondary to the irritation of the underlying diaphragm which is beneath the lower lobe of right side lung tissue. However, a detail study of: - Lab data with complete hemogram - Chest X-ray (PA view) - CT scan of the chest - Pulmonary function tests as spirometry or peak flow meter are necessary for the further in depth analysis of the cause and manage accordingly Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon