I have been wheezing for over 2 weeks now and now my chest and back hurt and aches when I breathe. I am an overweight 36 year old African American Woman and I need relief. I have had respiratory problems before; but was never diagnosed with asthma; but my dad and son and daughter have asthma.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should rule out lung infection and bronchitis because both can't cause wheezing and pleuritic type of pain. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray to rule out lung infection. 3. PUT (pulmonary function test) to rule out bronchitis and asthma. You may need antibiotics, antihistamine and inhaled bronchodilators. So better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your question. Wish you good health. Thanks.