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I have had a cold or sinus infection for the past ...


Sent to Health Experts December 10, 2007 2:09 p.m.
I have had a cold or sinus infection for the past several days and am having difficulty breathing. The least exhertion has me winded and my upper chest and upper back between my shoulder blades feels uncomfortable and tight. The doctor gave me an antibiotic on Saturday and the conjestion is alot better, but this slight pain, shortness of breath and tightness continues. I feel like I periodically have to take a deep breath to get enough oxygen. Any ideas on what it could be?

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Female, Age: 45, California

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Antibiotics and Inhaler
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December 10, 2007 2:17 p.m. (7 minutes and 47 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark

Dr. Steve: Hi--this is dr. steve...your name pls?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Wanda
Dr. Steve: Welcome to Chat wanda
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Thank you!
Dr. Steve: what is the name of antibiotic they prescribed u ?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Z-Pak
Dr. Steve: ic
Dr. Steve: so ur on the 3rd day of zpak today?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Yes
Dr. Steve: the chest symptoms ur having are suspicious for Pneumonia
Dr. Steve: did they do a chest xray?
Customer (name blocked for privacy): That is what I thought but he said that he didn't hear any congestion in my lungs
Customer (name blocked for privacy): No it was just an urgent care facility
Dr. Steve: ic
Dr. Steve: with early-phase pneumonia, u often don't hear abnl. on stethoscope exam
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Do you think the antibotic will help or should I go in to see my primary care doctor?
Dr. Steve: i recommend u get a chest xray done--if confirms pneumonia, u'll need to be switched to stronger and longer-duration abx
Dr. Steve: u should go see ur PCP
Dr. Steve: zpak is too weak/short for pneum.
Customer (name blocked for privacy): Ok...thank you for your help
Dr. Steve: YW
Dr. Steve: speedy healing
Dr. Steve: take care.
Customer (name blocked for privacy): thanks!
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