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Breathing issues
Hi, when I workout then at night when I lay down I feel difficulty breathing but I do yoga daily that doesn’t affect my breathing anyways and I am normal. Even if I climb stairs I have no problems.
Is this something serious
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High possibility that this is due to acidity
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1. Eat smaller portions at night
2. Remain seated after work out
3. Keep gap of 45 mins between meals and workout
4. Avoid spicy, oily food in evening
5. Consult nearby GP for an Antacid
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The pattern and the intensity of your workout has to be studied. You should reduce the time for which you are doing your workout.
Yoga is usually a moderate intensity workout and you tolerate it better.
Please consult a General Physician in your area for evaluation of your cardio respiratory health
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From your symptoms there is no need to worry about there is nothing serious,the breathlessness when you lie down at night is due to fatigue of your workout,try to maintain a proper workout and keep space between workout and your dinner the breathlessness is mostly due to fatigue try avoiding oily meals in dinner it can cause acidity because of which u also u can feel breathlessness.
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if these symptoms persist even after proper workout and dinner schedule and avoiding oily meals then go to nearby hospital get a ecg and chest x ray done to rule out cardiac and respiratory cause of breathlessness.
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If acidity problem is there you can take a gastric Medication,it's better to get a ecg done if problem persists after changing workout and dinner schedule.
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Based on what you've described, it seems you’re generally healthy and active — doing yoga and even climbing stairs without any issues is a good sign.
However, experiencing breathlessness at night after workouts (especially when lying down) could be due to:
Exercise-induced muscle fatigue
Postural issues or mild acid reflux that worsens when lying down
Poor ventilation during workouts
Occasionally, anxiety or shallow breathing patterns
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Most of these are not serious, but to be safe, I recommend:
1. Avoid heavy meals and intense workouts too close to bedtime
2. Try sleeping slightly elevated with a pillow under your upper back
3. Focus on deep breathing (diaphragmatic breathing) post-workout
4. Ensure your workout space is well-ventilated
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If symptoms persist, worsen, or are accompanied by chest tightness, palpitations, or dizziness, please consult a doctor for an ECG, chest exam, or lung function test to rule out hidden issues like mild asthma, GERD, or cardiac concerns.
Take care and feel free to follow up for further guidance.
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Take proper gaps between 2 sessions
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Avoid heavy exercises
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Does it happen immediately after you lie down or after u fall asleep.?
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Nothing to worry about, it can happen sometimes, exercise induced breathlessness.
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You can check with the pulse oxymeter, to check the oxygen levels when you feel breathless
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Just relax, if you still experience the same, can do a Chest Xray , and review.
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Possibility of exercise induced asthma or gastric acid reflux is quite high ..
Any family history of heart disease ?
Consult with ur nearest physician
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don't lie flat after work out ,stay upright atleast 2 hour
avoid heavy meals post night time work out
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If you are feeling SOB try to reduce workout time . You must consult physician for detailed evaluation
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Yoga is best, I do every day for 45 min.with heart problem no breathing issue.
When u do yoga yet you go for work out? A person need 180 min exercise in a week.
So.if u face problems do less.
Consult a pulmonologist.
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Kindly connect
Need few more details.
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what exact symptoms u feel at night need to evaluate first, do u feel breathlessness immediately after sleep or need to wake up due to breathlessness after a few hour that is important, need to evaluate the cause is it cardiac related or just asthma like symptoms.
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need to consult a physician
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laying on bed feeling sob or orthopnea but did u wake up after laying or you feel doom after laying u have to specify this otherwise if this symptoms are not than you are good to go
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you can connect and consult
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Do you have asthma or any blood relation has asthma?
Get a complete blood picture, blood sugar and thyroid profile done.
When you feel breathless, if it is mild, just do some steam inhalation with karvol capsule, if more take 2 puffs of betamethasone inhaler.
Connect online with results.
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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8 yrs exp
Kolkata
Need few more details for further evaluation. Kindly consult
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Sandeep Tuljanawar
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly go for ECG and chest X-ray to rule out any cardiac or pulmonary causes.
Visit physician for physical examination and further management
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Dr. Shivani
Pulmonologist
3 yrs exp
Khammam
It could be due to
Exercise-induced bronchospasm/asthma
Poor fitness or deconditioning
Acidity
Allergies
Cardiac issues
Lung conditions like past infections or Covid / pneumonia
Kindly consult a pulmonologist and get spirometry done
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
General Physician
15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Consult online,check your haemoglobin
Get routine blood test done
Connect will guide you
Need complete evaluation
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
General Physician
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Nalini Kumari
Diabetologist
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Hyderabad
Kindly consult
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Dr. Sachin Bhiwaji Sanap
General Practitioner
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Hingoli
need more information
kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Nothing serious.
If you feel chest pain in exertion.
Get ecg done and have a follow up.
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello could be due to orthostatic hypoxia . Kindly consult nearby md medicine doctor
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Dr. Mithravinda Rajana
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Kolkata
Need more detailed history.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
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Need consultation physician to see chest sounds
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
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Jhansi
If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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