Hi, Im 22 years old and Ive been bulimic for about 3 1/2 years now. A few days ago I started show symptoms of fever (100-102*F), shortness of breath, coughing, chest pain when coughing sometimes. My sister has pneumonia. Additionally, Ive had bronchitis in the past. Right now Im confused if what Im having right now is bronchitis, pneumonia or something else thats been caused by bulimia?
Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. My dear, dear friend, your symptoms are looking in favor of lower respiratory tract infection-Pneumonia. Bulimics can experience lung aspiration and its is common cause of Pneumonia in these patients. I advise you to consult your treating doctor as soon as possible and ask for Chest X-Ray and complete blood count. You need to start antibiotics earliest so do not waste your time. You will fine soon. Thanx for query.