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All pft normal frc in pft normal also but tlc and rv are mildly increase..been having shortness of breath since i had covid chest feels tight off n on dr said nothing to worry no lung disease what do u think is it okay ?im obese n have sleep apnea?
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COVID infection in the lungs causes a characteristic "fluffy infiltrate" pattern in the lungs. Therefore, for someone experiencing persistent shortness of breath after COVID, it's worthwhile getting a careful pulmonary exam as well as a chest X-ray.
Answered 1/7/2023
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