A 34-year-old member asked:
shortness of breath after having cold?
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Dr. Mark Rasak answered
33 years experience Cardiology
If still sob after: Had a cold but not sick any longer then a workup for reactive air way should be done.See your dr for a full history and physical . Labs cxr and pfts would be reasonable start. May also need allergy testing if indicated.
Answered on Mar 6, 2020
Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Short of breath: After a cold can have some residual bronchitis but generally wouldn't be noticeable. If really short of breath would recommend seeing your doctor for evaluation to be sure something additonal isn't going on.
Answered on Feb 19, 2019
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
Post viral : Post viral inflammation may lead to symptoms that are similar to asthma. Please see your physician to rule out other causes.
Answered on Mar 3, 2020
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