Hi guys
I'm a 33 year old male ex smoker and current Vaper.
I've had a 3 years from he'll since a RTA in 2019, I have had a variety of unexplained symptoms and numerous tests which thus far have been clear.
most of my symptoms have been linked to the chest ( pain, palpitations) heart tests have been all clear. xrays in 2019, 2021, 2022 and a ct chest in Feb 2023 have been clear.
I've had a cough on and off for the past 2 years and recently had a wierd air hunger type feeling. it got really bad a few days ago so went to the A and E, bloods, ecg and chest xray all clear again.
these recent bout of symptoms has flared up after a viral infection but it's like the 10th infection I've had since 2023.
I'm after advise on how to proceed.
symptoms:
cough
back, shoulder and chest pain ( not constant)
bad headaches over past weeks ( much improved)
air hunger feeling like I'm not getting a good breath ( on and off)
still congested especially in the nasal area
I am understandably concerned and keep telling myself that 4 chest xrays and a chest ct around a year ago would surely pick something sinister up, But then I read horror stories of people being misdiagnosed.
Do I push the GP for another ct scan or just accept that it may be linked to the viral infection
sorry for long post, I have young children (one aged 6 months) and want to ensure I'm with them for many years to come.