Hello, I am experiencing shortness of breath. I have a small goiter that will be removed at the end of the month. My neck has grown by 1/2 over the last couple weeks. I had an ultasound this week and it shows no change. The tech could see and feel the lump but couldn t see anything. Should i push the issue or just wait for surgery?
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shortness of breath which could be due to severe upper respiratory track infection/lung infection and it could be sinusitis.There can be other reasons also like Allergy , chronic Bronchitis due to air pollution/contamination by allergens or asthma I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test .Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory Levocetirizine. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should take cough expectorants as well. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case the shortness of breath is due to cardiac problem .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Does Goiter Cause Shortness Of Breath?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shortness of breath which could be due to severe upper respiratory track infection/lung infection and it could be sinusitis.There can be other reasons also like Allergy , chronic Bronchitis due to air pollution/contamination by allergens or asthma I would suggest you to do warm saline gargles and betadine gargles alternatively , avoid eating spicy and heavy food. I would suggest you to consult ENT specialist for proper examination . Doctor may order throat swab test , viral culture test and blood test .Doctor may prescribe anti viral ( acyclovir ) along with anti inflammatory Levocetirizine. Drink plenty of fluids to rehydrate yourself. You should take cough expectorants as well. Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case the shortness of breath is due to cardiac problem . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari