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What Causes Chest Tightness And Shortness Of Breath?

I 'm 53 and I ve quit smoking for 9 months. On and off I m experiencing chest tightness, short of breath and discomfort at my left chest. ECG normal, ECHO test normal, STRESS test tve but my heart scan shows that I m free of any blocks. I ve recently did my blood and urine test which shows normal result. What's my problem ?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more.
You are also having history of smoking. And smokers are known to develop bronchitis.
So we should first rule out bronchitis in your case.
Consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease.
And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Tightness And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. You are also having history of smoking. And smokers are known to develop bronchitis. So we should first rule out bronchitis in your case. Consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease. And treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.