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[|Human|] I get short of breath 3 to 4 time a week I cannot in hale air its very hard I had this shortness of breath for 10 yrs but its getting worth and I fill my left back side of my lung like heavy and kind of a small pain today it been on for more than 4 hours
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. You are having these symptoms for 10 years. So possibility of chronic bronchitis is more. And so better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x-ray 3. PUT (Pulmonary Function Test). Chest x-ray is needed to rule other lung diseases. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don't worry, you will be alright. But better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.