Lungs generally get irritated from breathing in random foreign particles, smoke, germs, or allergens. And responds to this irritation by setting forth an inflammatory reaction. It may be presented as runny nose, sneezes, cough, wheezing, breathing difficulty, or high-grade inflammatory reaction as in the cases of covid-19 or pneumonia.
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I traveled to a polluted area and have a few issues. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old male who has just returned home from a year's trip to a country known for high rates of pollution. I am currently experiencing shortness of breath (no coughing) and excessive burping. I will try to provide you with as much detail as possible. When I went, I did not h... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In case all your investigations are normal then you probably have acute bronchitis or associated anxiety. In your case scenario, my suggestion would beantiallergic like Levocetirizine and Montelukastonce daily. Addition of Etizolam as an antianxiety drug would help y... Read Full »