A 39-year-old female asked:
i've had a bad cold and cough for over a week and past couple days i feel short of breath easy. is this normal?
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Dr. Charles Glassman answered
36 years experience Internal Medicine
Shortness of Breath: If your symptoms are getting worse and now with shortness of breath you want to make sure you have not developed bronchitis or "walking" pneumonia.
Answered on Oct 9, 2013
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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered
51 years experience Cardiology
Short of breath: Sounds like you may have pneumonia, would get checked by your doctor.
Answered on Aug 23, 2013
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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered
36 years experience Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology
HRCT: Please re evaluate with a HRCT. Watch for signs of weight loss, cough and shortness of breath.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ashley Emmert answered
16 years experience Allergy and Immunology
Post viral cough: You could have post viral cough, asthma, or other causes of your shortness of breath are more likely than cancer
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Katharine Cox answered
45 years experience Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Wheezing: It may be that your cold triggered an asthma attack or a chest infection. Be seen by your doctor for assessment and medication. A CXR may be required. ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Coughing : Your allergies are causing a post nasal drip which in turn is making you cough. Take an antihistamine such as claritin, allerra or xyrtec before bedti ... Read More
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