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My lungs feel stiff while breathing

2018-10-15 17:52:37
With the pollution level increasing Delhi, I started to cough and it makes breathing n hard. At too na I feel like my lungs habe become stiff and I just can't breath.
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Consult pulmonologist. Go for chest cxray and Spirometry.

Answered2018-10-16 07:19:19

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest

Answered2018-10-16 03:36:43

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Get a chest xray and PFT done and consult me via practo with reports. I will try to sort out your breathing issues. Thanks.

Answered2018-10-17 18:08:25

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meet a chest physician

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Try wearing outdoor masks while travelling out. There are home air filters that you can use. You may need drugs that open up your lungs. You can consult a local chest physician.

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