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Breathing difficulty
Many a times I face some breathing difficulty issue, which settles but reappear
PFT- Normal
CT scan - Normal
No cough, No wheezing, No pain, No runny nose
Spo2- 97-98% (Same after 6 min walk test also)
What can be the reason for the same?
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It could still be asthma or something else. You need detailed evaluation
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Consult a pulmonologist online
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Asthma is still possible. Diagnosis depends on further details like allergy history, time of breathlessness ,weight , relationship with sleep,food etc. Consult a Pulmonologist
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Need a detailed history ..can't rule out pulmonary issues better consult a pulmonolgist..
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Dr. Roshan D.M. Santhosham
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Reactive airways are often symptomatic but can have normal Pft and CT scan. Do not do anymore testing. Lifestyle changes are enough.
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Exercise regularly
Avoid spicy food and cold drinks
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Do not do steam inhalation
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl consult Pulmonologist online, along with history, reports, and family history.
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
16 yrs exp
Patna
An asthmatic can have all these tests normal. Diagnosis is only by history. There are other causes which would require a detailed history and examination and possibly tests.
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