Woke 10 weeks ago, couldnt breathe, antibiotics,steroids,inhalers, 2xclear chest x-rays. still cant breathe, cough, white phlegm when in bed &take deep breathe, lung vibrates/opens at the very end. do i have ipf? gave up smoking when this started?

Please see a Pulmonologist, and a virtual consultation is available on Healthtap. The negative chest x rays are reassuring,but the symptoms are concerning. COVID 19 Serologic testing may be discussed with your PCP. A smoker is more likely to have a prolonged course following respiratory illness. Continue to avoid smoke exposure and smoking. Please see your PCP, further testing -discuss.

As the previous answer. I doubt if this is pulmonary fibrosis. Congradulations on quitting smoking.

Any history of Covid? Be sure to rule out possible pulmonary embolism if older or been sedentary

Anybody with significant set an onset of shortness of breath should go to or be taken to the emergency room. Valuation needs to be done for the possibilities of pneumonia, or embolus heart attack or significant lung disease