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2023-06-06 17:47:47
I dont have any breathing problems but I used to smoke for 30 years . I snore at night and I breathe loudly and have high pitched wheezing that sounds like whistling. I have completely left smoking for last 1.5 year now. What should I do ?
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Pls consult a pulmonologist
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Evaluate for obstructive sleep apnea

Answered2023-06-08 03:54:40

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This is Obstructive sleep apnoea due to COPD, consult  Pulmonologist for split night study. You may get better result.

Answered2023-06-07 13:06:55

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Hi. I understand your concern. You might be having COPD and OSA. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same

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get yourself evaluated by a pulmonologist..considering your history its copd most likely..get a pft too

Answered2023-06-06 20:08:19

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I think u want to know when again can u start smoking??

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you may have OSA get yourself evalutaed

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Take a consultation with pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment

Answered2023-06-08 04:33:24

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This could be Sleep Apnea or COPD, proper evaluation and history will help you get the diagnosis and best personalised medicine for your symptoms
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Provide a detailed brief history and consult with Pulmonologist
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Stay safe and consult with Pulmonologist

Answered2023-06-07 11:04:46

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May be copd, sleep Apnoe. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-06-07 04:38:52

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Your symptoms looks like copd. Consult a pulmonologist and get evaluated.

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