when i was on my cigarette break, my chest begins to tighten. its like there are heavy bricks on my chest. Then after that i have this shortness of breath. i cant breath in deeply. My chest became more heavier that i feel dizzy. I go straight to the hospital after my shift, my heart rate is normal. ECG is normal. What could this be? But the doctor advice me not quit smoking ASAP.  Is this an asthma attack? Even now i still have this heavy chest feeling. Im really paranoid. I cant sleep. Please help. Thank you.
Hi welcome to the Chat Doctor Here your work up apart from EKG done as follows..... (according to your complaint)... -Auscultation -Chest x-ray -pulmonary function test -CBC This investigation will reveal COPD or any other restrictive lung disease if present According to cause specific treatment given If pulmonary fibrosis is the cause than steroid might prescribe If COPD present than ipratropium bromide like inhaler therapy given Avoid smoking as it damage lung parenchymal by elastane release Take care Consult pulmonologist for your examination and subsequent work up