I am 60 yr old female.  When I was 14 had ruptured appendix resulting in parignitis and ended up having a rib removed due to infection I guess.  Recently I had bronchitis and now after 2 months still not well.  Have pain in my chest that runs up my back and has some burning sensation.  Was sure I had pneumonia but a chest xray shows clear lungs.  It is painful and not in my head.  Dr. has prescribed inhaler like I have asthma.  What should I do and what could I have.  Should I just see a chest specialist?
Hi welcome to Chat Doctor.... You are complaining chest pain and diagnosed as bronchitis .... Your chest x-ray clear, no fever, so no issue regarding pneumonia. .... Your pulmonary function test by spirometry has to be done along with auscultation of your chest ..... Spirometry help in assessing severity of lung disease ...and according to management .... If bronchoconstriction more than bronchodilator can be given .... If inflammatory swelling more than short term steroid course also can be given ... Steam inhalation useful two times a day ... Avoid smoking exposure. ..., Consult pulmonologist for your examination. Take care .....