I was wondering if anyone has experienced a prolonged shortness of breath after they had a lung infection. My GP thinks the lung infection was brought on by my being on Remicade and Imuran at the same time. I'm also still on 20 mg of Prednisone daily. I had a lung infection over a month ago and closer to 2 months now. My GP thought the shortness of breath would clear up but it hasn't yet. Any thoughts? :ybatty:
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Shortness of breath
- Thread starter Mike58
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First off keep attending the doctor,s be careful with that.i had really bad breathlessness/chest tightness felt any breeze was taking my breath away my gp at the time was really good turned out it was caused by acid reflux 2 lanzoprazole a day keeps the fire away.good luck
It could be that the infection left scars, that means it will stay that way. I have some bad scars, and now use my inhaler when needed. 3 bad lung infections. Now I only wake every few weeks struggling for air. Guafinesin, or good old Mucinex seems to help. Also try to take up a wind instrument. It will increase your lung capacity.
It could also be from the de-conditioning of your body due to not being able to be active during your illness. We more experienced folks (I didn't say older:lol2
no longer recouperate the same as we used to. It takes us a wee bit longer to bounce back.
Let us know how you coming along.
no longer recouperate the same as we used to. It takes us a wee bit longer to bounce back.Let us know how you coming along.
