Hi i was  taken into The E.R on 6th July &told by a Pulmonary specialist that i had acute Bronchitis due to a bacterial infection. I was admitted  &had  24 hour I.V Antibiotics and Steroids.I was discharged the next day.A week later i was put on a rescue inhaler &salbuterol by a pulmonary nurse who told me i had bronchial Asthma.The treatment still didnt work i called the clinic &was told by the same nurse that i had Emphysema and was having a flare-upi aws given 10 more days of Antibiotics $ a nebulizer.I still feel tight chested &tomorrow i go for a P.F.Ti really feel annoyed,confused and really frightened as i did smoke years ago &quit but feel like i have a death sentence.I noticed all my problems started about 2 months after i started using a tanning bed..which i have now stopped,can you help
Hello rearward welcome to Chat Doctor.come have evaluated your query thoroughly.* The answer to this question requires detailed case study, but at present apparently it seems to be intolerance to UV rays of the tanning bed more likely. Hope this clears your doubt . Wishing you fine recovery. Welcome for any further assistance. Regards dear take care.