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2 months offrequent late night breathlessness, cough/wheez-ing.got chest xray done.have bilateral apical pleural thickening. would it lead to asthma?
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No, but: Apical pleural thickening would not lead to asthma but your symptoms sound like asthma. A bronchodilator would very likely provide relief. Some asthma is allergic in nature and you should try to be sure your sleeping area is immaculately clean. No dust or insects! sheets, mattress, curtains, carpet should all be laundered.
Answered 3/21/2014
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Unrelated: You seem to have asthma and need to consult your doctor who will likely obtain a breathing test on you to confirm the diagnosis then treat you accordingly. Since you have had sinusitis, it suggests that you have allergic rhinitis as well and thus an allergy consult may be worthwhile.
Answered 3/21/2014
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