I am a female age 65, about 54 and weigh about 165. I have been on tyroid medication for about 2 years and also I am on blood pressure medicine for about a year. I quit smoking about 14 years ago.I find that in the last month or so i get burning in my lungs when I walk especially when going up a hill.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Burning sensations in lungs especially on exertion (walking up Hill) is mostly seen with inflammation of the airways (bronchitis). You are more than 60 years of age and having history of smoking, so you are at risk of development of bronchitis. So we should definitely rule out bronchitis for your symptoms. So consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PUT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of PFT report. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.