I've been sneezing nonstop and it's hard to breathe. I was taking Medrol 4mg, and now I have chest and back pain. I had an MRI done for my chest and lungs, and it showed there's an infection. What could be causing all this? Do I need to be worried about the infection spreading or getting worse? What should my next steps be?

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Dr Dr Khaleel Ur Rahim

General Practitioner

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1+ Yrs

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take treatment for that infection

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Answered 04/07/2025

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