hello, I have recently been to the doctor after having 2 weeks off work with a number of colds. I was told i have a respiratory tract infection at the top of my chest (i can feel it underneath my collar bone) which has given me a cough. But now i am experiencing very frequent heart palpitations and shortness of breath almost constantly. Is that to be expected with this kind of infection?
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query.* cough, short breath is obvious from the respiratory tract infection.* Palpitation may be from the adjacent effect on the pericardium or stress related with the infection. Hope this will help you. Regards.