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Cronic cough & Breathlessness

2026-06-19 05:18:08
Hello dr . l have had cough and breathlessness for 6–7 years. Asthma is not confirmed, and asthma treatment has not helped much. PFT showed FEV1 41% and FEV1/FVC 57% (poor-quality report). I also have palpitations, body-wide pulsations, fatigue, joint pain, muscle pain, eye pain reddness and elevated ESR/CRP. Which specialist should I consult first?
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Please consult pulmonologist

Answered2026-07-03 14:56:53

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Your pft suggests that you need a pulmonologist consultation. And you need to be on regular treatment for asthma

Answered2026-06-27 07:09:14

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Consult a Pulmonologist

Answered2026-07-13 08:09:51

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Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports.

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Consult a pulmonologist with complete reports

Answered2026-06-23 09:53:25

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your pft alone needs a pulmonary consult..need to see all your reports in detail..

Answered2026-06-21 13:45:07

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