Question 1

i currently have had sudden-onset dyspnea for five days. it, along with chest tightness comes and goes every few minutes profoundly. i also have palpitations and lightheadedneas during severe dyspnea episodes. ive been very inactive due to quarantin?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: I would recommend you call your doctor and be examined. This may not be Covid-19, but it should be investigated.

Question 2

smoked for about 15 yrs,but smoke free for 1.5 yrs iam34 recently getting dry cough and some mid chest tightness comes and goes is this a lung problm?

Accepted Answer

Possible COPD: Prolonged smoking can lead to irreversible changes in the lung resulting in COPD/emphysema.  You should see your physician for evaluation.  Evaluation of your lung function with spirometry can help determine if COPD is the problem.

Question 3

chest pain & tight comes & goes for almost 3 days now doctor did echo a wk ago because it was normal she won't do anything else afraid of heart attack?

Accepted Answer

The odds: of this pain being cardiac in a 28 year old female are so remote that your doctor is supported by evidence based medical knowledge.
DISCUSS with him/her what OTHER issues are causing the pain...including ANXIETY...your SYMPTOMS should be diagnosed and treated....stop worrying about your HEART
Hope this helps
Dr Z

Question 4

left side chest tightness that comes and goes?

Accepted Answer

standard table: Using a standard table, your pre-test probability of cardiac disease is 34% if you're male and 12% if you're female. A stress test would be useful to further stratify your risk.

Question 5

chest tightness that comes and goes light headed fuzzy feeling in my back. all symptoms happen and go away. whats happening they thought it was broncides and gave me doxycycline just finished i and a step down of prednisone and a inhaler. and take an 24 h

Accepted Answer

You : You might need further testing of your heart. A test where they evaluate your heart while you are doing exercise may be helpful. A second  test where your heart is monitored for 24 hours. This entails you wearing a special monitor called a holter monitor.
Yoyushould also have basic blood tests and possibly a ct scan of your chest if not done previously.
Lastly, do these symptoms occur when you are under a lot os stress or anxiety? If so you may need a mental health evaluation for a possible anxiety disorder.
Good luck.

Question 6

when i take my inhaler, my chest tightness and pain do not seem to go away. am i supposed to wait it out?

Accepted Answer

Use the right way: Are you using your inhaler  properly? Some may not know how to use their inhaler properly, thus waisting the medication; you should exhale first then inhale deeply while   pressing the on "pump" then hold your breath for about one to two seconds after inhaling, if you can not coordinate between inhaling and pressing the inhaler at the same time then you should use a spacer( may need controller).

Question 7

what are the causes of chest tightness and pain?

Accepted Answer

Multifactorial: Chest tightness and pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, including cardiac, pulmonary, gasto-intestinal and musculo-skeletal.  In order to differentiate the cause a careful history and physical exam is often necessary. Lab tests and radiologic studies may also be necessary.  The answer is often easy but can be very complicated.

Question 8

how can i quickly cure chest tightness (urgent)?

Accepted Answer

ER Visit: Sorry - chest pain can never be treated appropriately over the internet. You need an urgent visit with a provider who can see you in person.

Question 9

i have had chest tightness for 2 weeks, what is this?

Accepted Answer

Chest tightness: If you've had chest tightness for 2 weeks, this is a good excuse for seeing the dr.

Question 10

chest tightness for 5 days, what are possible causes?

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Heart esophagus lung: The most serious possibility is angina which is a symptom of myocardial ischemia; that is poor circulation to the heart.

Another possiblity is that the tube that connects ones mouth to the stomach may have a problem.

Another possibility is that the lungs are affected by an infection such as preumonia.

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I currently have had sudden-onset dyspnea for five days. it, along with chest tightness comes and goes every few minutes profoundly. i also have palpitations and lightheadedneas during severe dyspnea episodes. ive been very inactive due to quarantin?

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Smoked for about 15 yrs,but smoke free for 1.5 yrs iam34 recently getting dry cough and some mid chest tightness comes and goes is this a lung problm?

A member asked:

Chest pain & tight comes & goes for almost 3 days now doctor did echo a wk ago because it was normal she won't do anything else afraid of heart attack?

A member asked:

Left side chest tightness that comes and goes?

A member asked:

Chest tightness that comes and goes light headed fuzzy feeling in my back. all symptoms happen and go away. whats happening they thought it was broncides and gave me doxycycline just finished i and a step down of prednisone and a inhaler. and take an 24 h

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When i take my inhaler, my chest tightness and pain do not seem to go away. am i supposed to wait it out?

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What are the causes of chest tightness and pain?

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How can i quickly cure chest tightness (urgent)?

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I have had chest tightness for 2 weeks, what is this?

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Chest tightness for 5 days, what are possible causes?

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