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Suggest Remedy For Chest Pain In Asthmatic Patients

hi this is wendy here, age 32, female, height 1.62m, weight 56kg. i'm an asthmaic since i was a child. 2 days ago, i feel my left side chest pain and abit swell. Today, i start to feel pain when i breathe and i have shortness of breath.. pls advise me about my condition thanks
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chest pain and shortness of breath in asthmatic patient is mostly due to acute exacerbation of asthma.
So we should definitely rule out acute exacerbation of asthma in your case.
So consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (pulmonary function test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule rule out lung infection because lung infection is the most common cause for worsening of asthma.
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Chest Pain In Asthmatic Patients

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Chest pain and shortness of breath in asthmatic patient is mostly due to acute exacerbation of asthma. So we should definitely rule out acute exacerbation of asthma in your case. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. Chest x ray 3. PFT (pulmonary function test). Chest x ray is needed to rule rule out lung infection because lung infection is the most common cause for worsening of asthma. PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.