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Burning feeling in lungs. not sick, but not 100% history of allergies and colds. could this be asthma, infection or inflammation?

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Hard to tell: I think you need to see your doctor to find out. A lung function test would likely be helpful in pinning down the cause.

Answered 11/17/2015

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A member asked:

Burning feeling in lungs. not sick, but not 100% history of allergies and colds. could this be asthma, infection or inflammation?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

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