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I was diagnosed with chronic bronchitis almost pneumonia and given antibiotics and an inhaler almost 2 weeks ago. i can't catch my breath and i am not coughing up anything. could i have pneumonia?

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Seek help: More information is needed...Your age, medical condition, any chronic illnesses, are you having a fever? Do you have a hx of asthma, heart disease, lung disease, neuromuscular disorder, obesity etc, more important, if you are still sick please call your md and make an appnt asap.

Answered 9/8/2019

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Bronchospasm??: If you do not have a recurrent fever and the rest of your symptoms are improving, then it is unlikely to be pneumonia, especially since you have a nonproductive cough. You probably have bronchospasm causing your difficulty breathing which can be treated with bronchodilator and steroid inhalers. See your doctor or go to the er as shortness of breath can be life-threatening.

Answered 12/17/2013

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Yes: If you are getting worse and still have trouble breathing you need to be seen again and reevaluated.

Answered 9/10/2019

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Yes: This could represent pneumonia and/or asthma related illness. More information is needed, but your physician may order lung function tests and a chest radiograph during your visit. If you are currently experiencing respiratory distress such as shortness of breath, then you should seek medical advice from the urgent care or ED.

Answered 9/28/2016

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See doctor asap: More info on your condition is needed so it would be best to discuss your new symptoms with your doctor who is most familiar with your condition.

Answered 10/4/2016

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