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[|Human|] I have shortness of breath esp when active. I have 44 % lung function according to the Pulmonary test. I can inhale but have trouble exhaling. My ct shows nothing. What could this be? I have a wild bird and a chinchilla in my room could they be the cause?
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. Yes, birds and animals can because for this. As their feathers can cause allergy and irritation in the lung and cause this. In my opinion you should start treatment as your lung function is 44%, which is low for normal. So this low lung function is the cause for your symptoms. Start inhaled bronchodilators like long acting beta 2 agonist and corticosteroids. Antihistamines and anti-inflammatory Chat Doctor. Better to consult pulmonologist for this.