Can kidney infections affect the LUNGS? ?

Gabbah

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I know it sounds like a stupid question. I know kidney infections affect the kidneys, obviously. But ever since I've had it, I'm having trouble breathing as well. It hurts my side to breathe, but it also feels like this huge weight is on my chest.
I'm also asthmatic and used to smoke though, but when I went to my doctor to confirm that I had an infection he checked my heartbeat and basically said everything was okay.
I figured if this infection can cause nausea and headaches maybe it could cause my shallow miserable breaths. Or do I just need an inhaler? :/
 
I know it sounds like a stupid question. I know kidney infections affect the kidneys, obviously. But ever since I've had it, I'm having trouble breathing as well. It hurts my side to breathe, but it also feels like this huge weight is on my chest.
I'm also asthmatic and used to smoke though, but when I went to my doctor to confirm that I had an infection he checked my heartbeat and basically said everything was okay.
I figured if this infection can cause nausea and headaches maybe it could cause my shallow miserable breaths. Or do I just need an inhaler? :/

It might be kidney stones.
 
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