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Suggest Treatment For Cold,cough And Shortness Of Breath

Hi I went to my Doctors to-day as I have had a bad cold for 2 weeks, which has left me with a cough and shortness of breath. To which I thought I had a chest infection,my Doctor said my chest and lungs were finebut he could hear a noise, he said he would like me to have an ECG. Could the cold be causing this extra noise.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (cold).
And bronchitis can cause cough, shortness of breath and wheezing (whistling sound from chest).
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. 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 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 Treatment For Cold,cough And Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of post infectious bronchitis is more. Bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is common after viral upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) (cold). And bronchitis can cause cough, shortness of breath and wheezing (whistling sound from chest). So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. 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 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.