I'm really worried about something I just found out. Last year, I was in a car accident, and nobody told me anything about my chest x-ray results. I looked at the report today, and it mentions things like biapical pleural thickening, perihilar interstitial prominence, and mild hyperaeration. I have no idea what any of this means. I was fine until recently, but now I've started coughing up phlegm, and I get short of breath when I walk up stairs, although it goes away quickly. Other than that, I feel healthy. Can you help ease my mind and tell me what I should do next?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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need to evaluate many test , consult pulmonologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been having a hard time taking a deep breath for the last 8 months. I can manage normal, short breaths, but I constantly feel the need to take a deep breath, and when I do, it just doesn't feel right. There's no fever, cough, or wheezing, but sometimes when I do cough, a tiny bit of clear, colorless mucus comes out. My X-ray came back normal, but I'm worried it might be COPD. I've never smoked, but I have been around secondhand smoke now and then. I'm still able to skip rope for about 4 minutes without stopping, and my SpO2 levels average around 98. Could you help me understand what's going on?

normal according to history, stop worrying

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I recently finished my medication for bronchitis, but Im still having trouble with breathlessness and a heavy feeling in my chest. It's really concerning me. What should I do now?

Salbutamol inhaler sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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I'm a bit concerned about my situation. I've been on medication for three months now, and my doctor mentioned that my lungs are clear. But I'm still dealing with phlegm. Any ideas on what could be causing this or how I can get rid of it?

That could be allergic Bronchitis avoid triggering factors and maintain healthy lifestyle.

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