Hi. I had a throat infection a month back and was treated with antibiotics. Along with the infection i also had a small pain spot near my right upper rib. The infection went away but the pain spot did not. I went to the doctor again and he told me i probably had a secondary infection in my bronchial system and prescribed me some anti allergy drugs . The problem didnt go away and there was a dry cough also developing so he got an x ray and pulmonary function test also done. The xray was ok except for small bronchila spots and the pulmonary test showed some congestion and reduced lung strength. At this time i was also having feeling of tightness in chest and some back pain specially on the right side upper portion and a feeling of unwellness. The doctor advised some non antibiotic medication including a inhaled capsule steroid powder. This was 10 days back. Today the feeling of tightness is gone and the cough is limited and almost gone but as dry as ever. I had a mucus only one day and that also with great effort. but that slight pain on the right side at time returns although not there the whole time. No discomfort while sleeping. The doctor had told me that it is something called naso bronchial allergy but shoudnt this have gone away completely by now? Pls advise what are your thoughts on this and what i need to do now
Hello Dear. You are probably having hypersensitivity pneumonitis. I will tell you in brief about the condition and what precautions you need to take. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is inflammation of the lungs due to breathing in a foreign substance, usually certain types of dust, fungus, or molds. Causes:Hypersensitivity pneumonitis usually occurs in people who work in places where there are high levels of organic dusts, fungus, or molds. Long-term exposure can lead to lung inflammation and acute lung disease. Over time, the acute condition turns into long-lasting (chronic) lung disease. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis may also be caused by fungi or bacteria in humidifiers, heating systems, and air conditioners found in homes and offices. Exposure to certain chemicals, such as isocyanates or acid any Chat Doctor. Examples of hypersensitivity pneumonitis include:Bird fanciers lung: This is the most common type of hypersensitivity pneumonitis. It is caused by repeated or intense exposure to proteins found in the feathers or 