Why am I still experiencing chest heaviness (especially when lying down) and difficulty breathing after recovering from COVID-19, even though my blood tests for infection, blood clots, and inflammation, as well as my chest X-ray, are all normal, and why do medications like Azo500, vitamin supplements, Deriphyllin, Panto, and Digene only provide temporary relief?
Your heart and lung tests are normal, but it is common to experience lingering post-COVID airway sensitivity or acid reflux, which often worsens when lying down. Medications like Azo500 (azithromycin) and vitamins do not address these specific issues. Deriphyllin (etofylline/theophylline) temporarily relaxes your airways, while Panto (pantoprazole) and Digene (antacids) provide brief relief by neutralizing stomach acid. This suggests your symptoms may be linked to acid reflux or mild airway inflammation. Please consult your doctor to explore targeted treatments for reflux or post-viral bronchial sensitivity, and try elevating your head with extra pillows at night.