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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Chest

Hi, for about 4 days to a week I have had a tight chest and a cold feeling in the back of my throat. The chest tightness moves around or even goes away sometimes but for the most part it in the base of my lungs or sometimes a bit lower than my rib cage. Right now it's directly in the centre of my chest, It also feels like something needs to be cleared from deep in the back of my throat every so often when I breathe in. I do or did smoke. I've made a conscious effort to stop but it's only been a couple of days.



I'm worried it's something very serious. I have suffered from anxiety for over a decade but I'm well attuned to that to identify that it isn't the issue here. At least I don't think it is. This has kind of sprung out of nowhere as I was fine a week ago. I'm not under any stress. I thought it might be reflux but I don't know. I do suffer from that also but have never experienced anything remotely close to this.



Any help would be greatly appreciated.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Respected user , Hi
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .

* This is in relation with underlying bronchitis .

* Suggestions for better recovery

- X-ray chest with primary laboratory work up of complete blood counts
with ESR .
- Proper antibiotics with decongestants to clear the respiratory tract from
mucus plugs
- Strict dietary regimen
- Avoidance to excess cold
- Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture benzoin with
blanket over the head

- Use of corticosteroids , bronchodilators in selected cases
- Life style modifications as
Walking in fresh air , avoidance of smoking, alcohol
Deep breathing exercises , YOGA

Hope to clarify your query
Welcome for further assistance
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assist
Wishing fine recovery
Regards dear take care
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Suggest Treatment For Tightness In Chest

Respected user , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * This is in relation with underlying bronchitis . * Suggestions for better recovery - X-ray chest with primary laboratory work up of complete blood counts with ESR . - Proper antibiotics with decongestants to clear the respiratory tract from mucus plugs - Strict dietary regimen - Avoidance to excess cold - Inhalation of vapors of boiled water with added tincture benzoin with blanket over the head - Use of corticosteroids , bronchodilators in selected cases - Life style modifications as Walking in fresh air , avoidance of smoking, alcohol Deep breathing exercises , YOGA Hope to clarify your query Welcome for further assistance Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com & giving opportunity to assist Wishing fine recovery Regards dear take care