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I was discharged a month before after suffering from covid pneumonia and doing breathing exercises since then. But from a couple of days I am feeling fatigued after doing breathing exercises. Please guide me on this.

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Hello doctor I'm 17 weeks pregnant, Suffering from GDM and high BP Last 3 months I'm doing 45 mnts walking in empty stomach. now I'm planning to start breathing exercises and 2nd trimester exercises it's safe or what? Please suggest me which is best and how to do?

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Yes you may start breathing exercise but strongly will suggest to take consultation from respiratory physiotherapist. Then step by step start. ...  Read More

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Hi, I want to know that anxiety increases breathing rate or can it cause breathlessness or feeling that i am breathing faster? Please help. Does anxiety does this. Also i am focussing in my breathing so much, is it anxiety? I shown to pulmonologist and get pulmonary function test and reports were normal. Thanks

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Anxiety can cause breathlessness and also can increase breathing rate. It happens in panic attack ...  Read More

I want to how to do following exercise 1.breathing exercises 2.stretching exercises 3.kegal exercises 4.mindfulness

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I have breathing anxiety whenever i am not working then my mind concentrate on my breath and am not able to breath.

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Visit physiotherapy centre for chest therapy ...  Read More

I have breathing problems because of anxiety and I keep googling the symptoms due to which I can't sleep well. I feel spaced out and distracted all day long.

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Googling will confuse u further. Meet a psychologist/ psychiatrist and discuss your concerns. First physical problem has to be ruled out ...  Read More

When anxiety increase feeling some difficulties in breathing it makes nervous and thinking too negatively kindly help me this

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Let your breath flow as deep down into your belly as is comfortable, without forcing it. Try breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe in gently and regularly. Some people fin ...  Read More

Suffering from bad breathing, anxiety, body control. Feels like will become inconcius. Sometime headhech.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi all, I have been suffering from anxiety from quite a sometime now. I dont wana be on anti depressants. My breathing is also affected When i breathe in.. i feel short.. and.. have to pull in a lot..and feel as if something stuck in throat.. pls advise

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I understand your predicament. Here are a few suggestions that could help you : Awareness of how the mind works and how thoughts are generated will help you deal with the challenges you are facing rig ...  Read More

Having problem in breathing cough problem and feeling anxiety. Having these problem from last one week. And fever also can u please suggest some medicine

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It can be Covid...consult doctor for management As soon as possible ...  Read More

Hello sir mera naam Ankit hai .sir mujhe pahale bahut anxiety,dar rahata hai jiski wajah se mujhe lambi lambi saans lene ka man karta hai but ager satisfying wali saans nahi milta hai mind bolta hai saans theek se nahi ayi hai fir se lena hoga yahi problem hota hai mujhe eska kuch bataye sir please 🙏

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What you’re experiencing is anxiety, and there is a reason behind it. When anxiety increases, the body goes into alert mode. Because of that, you may feel breathlessness or the urge to take repeated d ...  Read More

Hi I've been suffering from something unusual like some time when I breathe in there's sound of air or mucus moving in lower chest and same sound when eating spicey food. I've been a smoker since 3 years and I've physically active. is it anxiety or something else. I also get numbness and high heart rate and foggy blurry vision. Is it anxiety or som

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You should always visit a physician especially a chest and tb physician to rule out any organic causes. If they feel like you need a psychiatrist assessment, they will refer to accordingly. ...  Read More

I had c section along with tubectomy 3 months back. Can you please suggest exercises to reduce my tummy and to regain my fitness.

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

I want to know the age 27 is too late to start any fitness activities at gym . I want to know and also what are the exercises and sports I can do I want the list

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You can go for your Physical and Postural examination with Physiotherapist-they can give u best advice what is best for you… ...  Read More

During the last months of 2025 , I used to suffer from minor panic attacks and a lot of anxiety...that lead to difficulty in breathing at night . I got concerned about it bcz breathing difficulties got more frequent So I consulted a pulmonologist who told me that my airway is totally fine . Maybe , it is all due to anxiety ( PS :- I'm a NEET aspir

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Start therapy ASAP You will be fine ...  Read More

Can you advise on whether it's safe to practice pranayam or breathing exercises after dental implant surgery, and if so, how soon can I start?

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no link studied between breathing exercise and to affect dental implant recovery time. Osseintegration is the key step after dental implant surgery and later to it bone formation investing around impl ...  Read More

What are the exercises one should do on daily basis in gym? & what are the exercises he should avoid?

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Hi sir, You can do warm ups, before starting any workouts. Since that will hurt your muscles more & tend to get pain. Do cardiac workouts Atleast for 10-20mins, then you can start the regular routin ...  Read More

Hi! Doctors. I want to ask you that what kind of exercises I should do in gym & what kind of exercises I should avoid?

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Core body strengthening exercises you can do ...  Read More

I am 19 years old, I have anxiety, difficulty breathing, suicidal thoughts. I am feeling very scared about my health please help me

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Please consult a Psychiatrist. ...  Read More

Due to anxiety shallow breathing...give me any medicine regarding this ......... Pls help me... Thanku

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We have very smal pill which offers deep breathing can u consult Ayurveda Dr ...  Read More

When i think about breathing i feel I don't catch my breath , and feel pain in chest sgot 55 sgpt 72 ,don't feel hunger and so much anxiety its a problem or anxiety make it difficult what can i do

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.  ...  Read More

I am 46 years old . I have cervical spondyolisis. Also Have scholiosis which is developed due to bad posture. kindly suggest remedies and suitable exercises.

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Hi. It is always good to start the exercise after online consultation for best examination and treatment to know the present conditions of your cervical. ...  Read More

I'm starting to focus on my health, diet and most importantly exercises for an almost sedentary lifestyle. Please recommend me some good exercises for to shape up my body, muscles and glutes and to remain fit.

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Please consult online for detailed exercise program ...  Read More

Hi, I feel anxious when i am alone. Start having heaviness in stomach and mild heaviness in breathing. Is it anxiety? Is anxiety life threatening? Can it have affect on heart? Please help? Thanks

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Yes it is anxiety. You should get treated for this and any other underlying mental health issues to improve the quality of life.It is not life threatening but if persists for a long time then can impa ...  Read More

Can we do plank exercises when trying to get pregnant? And what kind of exercises is good when trying for a pregnancy?

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Yes U can do any form of excessive till u conceive ...  Read More

I have anxiety, i can not take medicine, i have some problems with medicine, i have control panic attack and i doing breathing exercises and meditation, but i have now one problem that I can not sleep more than 4 to 5 hours and sometimes 2 to 3 hours. What to do. Can I use liver tonic or cyproheptadine hydrochloride and tricholine citrate syrup For

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Hello, I am a college student . I have prepared 1 year for IIT jee exam online mode..that time I had faced so many stress, anxiety... My exam is already over about 6month... But still now I faceing some unwanted , uncomfortable felling... 1-always I am felling a sensation on my upper nose,(unable to explain) and ear when I feel excited, happiness a

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Post Exams exertion hmm but is again we need assessment to know about your thoughts and emotions kindly take appointment for advice ...  Read More

How many times jpmr exercises can be done in a day.is there any limitations.can I practice Sudarshan kriya.

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JPMR 2 to 3 times in a day & Practice Sudarshan kriya in Morning 🌄 daily ...  Read More

How do I get rid of brain fog and anxiety. It happened to me because of brain inflammation and headaches behind the eye. I see visual snow dots in my vision. Sometimes I do get headache if I do breathing exercises so I avoid it.My doctor gave me nulet 1.25 + nexito 10. Although headaches have decreased a lot. But My biggest problem is slow mind and

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You are having excessive thinking pattern which is making you slow consult me online i will help out ...  Read More

What are the brain exercises we can follow up for neuro connections in brain.Then left and right brain sync what are the ways to bring the sync

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Mental conditioning exercises involve doing complicated tasks, which are usually there in our day to day activities. Play more outdoor sports, some chess/strategy games, read books. Thats it. ...  Read More

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