Breathing issues

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Breathing issues

Asked for Male, 40 Years

Dear Doctor, My father is 79 years old. After his afternoon nap and sometimes at night, but not when he is asleep, he has trouble breathing and makes a wheezing sound when he breathes. He is suffering a lot because of this problem. Could you please suggest some medicine or treatment for him?

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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

You require certain tests. Pl consult.

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Dr. Sivaraj Karri

Pulmonologist 10 yrs exp Kakinada

Need to rule out allergic airway disease

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Consult with detailed history

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Dr. Vishal Gupta

Pulmonologist 15 yrs exp Navi Mumbai

Need to evaluate for possible lung issues like asthma or copd or alternative diagnosis considering treatment needs to be individualized.

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Dr. Vivek Gautam

Pulmonologist 11 yrs exp Greater Noida

he may be having obstructed airways disease..kindly connect

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Dr. Samar

Pulmonologist 8 yrs exp Delhi

Please share details history or consult pulmonologist

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Dr. Kritarth Pulmonologist 2 yrs exp Panchkula Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Kritarth

Pulmonologist 2 yrs exp Panchkula

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A patient should always be seen and examined by a doctor to make a diagnosis and suggest treatment. Kindly consult a pulmonologist.

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