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I have a virus infection in my lungs. i run no fever but had this for 3 months. i wheeze and have short breath. how much longer can it last, ?

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Specializes in Pulmonology

Get specialist evalu: Is not usual for viral illnesses to last 3 mo. Unless you are immunocompromised. Then could be an atypical infection as mycoplasma, moraxella, chlamydia, etc. Or could be asthma or reflux. Get a lung doctor evaluation and lung tests.

Answered 12/19/2012

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A member asked:

I have a virus infection in my lungs. i run no fever but had this for 3 months. i wheeze and have short breath. how much longer can it last, ?

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