I have been having shortness of breath for quite a while now. I have no other symptoms whatsoever, other than shortness of breath. I have been hospitalized for fear of a PE or mitrial valve prolaspe. All tests came back fine and it wasnt the PE or prolapse. The heart ultrasound was fine and I was told that they sliced the image thru to my kidneys, my lungs, my spleen and gallbladder and nothing showed up abnormal. I have no pain, no fever, nothing but SOB. I have no past history of asthma or any breathing problems.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. Bronchitis can cause breathlessness with normal reports. So get done PFT. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol). If PFT is normal then no need to worry about any disease. Avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.