What causes sore throat, chest tightness, and shortness of breath?
Disease description:
I am a patient with pharyngitis, and recently I've been feeling chest tightness and shortness of breath, which I've never experienced before. What could be causing chest tightness and shortness of breath in someone with pharyngitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Gang
Pharyngitis with chest tightness and shortness of breath is generally caused by conditions such as pharyngitis. To determine whether it is simple pharyngitis or associated with other diseases—such as tracheal issues, asthma, or pulmonary inflammation—it is important to conduct a thorough evaluation. In cases of reflux laryngitis, stomach acid flows back into the throat, damaging the throat's mucous membrane and causing mucosal congestion and swelling. This can affect the patient's inhalation and exhalation, and may also lead to chest tightness and shortness of breath.
