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2026-06-05 05:23:22
So at times I get breathlessness and my chest becomes tight and stomach feels like there is no air inside I had been to a doc they took the IOS test and said the lungs are fine and there is a small difference between before and after taking inhaler . I am also on anxiety medication and she has now recommended Cipla f inhaler a steroid version sometimes the inhaler helps but sometimes it doesn't and the anxiety medicine does not help in reducing the breathlessness . What could it be is it asthama or anxiety ? I have been to many doctors and now I am confused !
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Symptoms are consistent with asthma and may be aggravated by anxiety. Apart from IOS, do get a chest Xray, CBC with eosinophil levels, Total IgE and FENO done

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It is possible that you may have underlying asthma, which could be exacerbated by anxiety or stress. Consult

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Pls consult a pulmonologist for better understanding and treatment

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Do you have breathlessness with exposure to cold , dust ? Or with , seasonal variation ? Do you have family history of asthma Please share your PFT and ios and need details history
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Pl consult pulmonologist.

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kindly share all your ios and pft reports

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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports

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