I went to the dr 2 days ago because i was having a hard time breathing and i felt as if i was gonna die. The dr gave me a breathing treatment and a steriod shot plus antibiotics and an inhaler. While i admit i felt better later that night, I feel like someone is sitting on my chest and can hardly breathe. Ive been taking my meds as prescribed and am kinda freaking out. Please help...
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis (inflammation of airways) is more likely. Bronchitis causes bronchospasm and this in turn causes chest tightness, breathing difficulty, cough etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and 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 long acting inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.