hello, i would try to explain this as if you are right here with me. i am a male 27 yrs old. i drink and smoke. i have like a lump at the left side of my chest, just 2-3 centimetrs below the nipple, and just beside that it feels like there is a hole in my rib cage. I have constant cold and honestly feels like i am not breathing well. the way i should be. thank you so much anticipating your immediate response
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Since you are smoker and Chat Doctor. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x-ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. You may need antibiotics, inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or albuterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) depending on the reports. In any case, you should quit smoking and