Hi, iv chest pains and difficultly breathing. Last year I had plursy, phnomina (cant spell it) and Costochondritis. Im getting sharp pains in my upper chest followed by headaches, numbness in my arms and back pains. Im also stuggling for breath including when im sitting doing nothing. What could be wrong?!
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more likely. Bronchitis is common after pneumonia. It causes breathing difficulty, chest pain, coughing 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 mostly improve with 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.