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Breathing issues in polluted air
I experience throat irritation, mild breathing difficulty, and occasional chest tightness in highly polluted environments like Delhi, especially during poor air quality days. These symptoms improve significantly in cleaner air conditions. This pattern has been consistent over time, though I have not been formally diagnosed with a chronic condition.
I am planning a work-related relocation and wanted to understand whether continued exposure to high pollution levels could worsen these symptoms long term. Would it be medically advisable to consider relocating to a city with better air quality? Also, please suggest any precautions, tests, or treatment options I should consider.
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Your history is suggestive of obstructive airway disease. With a information that you are in a polluted area means that it could be probably Asthma.
Relocation to a clean place is the first step. If symptoms persist after relocation consult a
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Can be allergy induced bronchitis or asthma , will need a Complete hemogram,chest xray, spirometry with BDR. Kindly consult with reports
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Go for chest xray and PFT TESTS TO UNDERSTAND THE UNDERLYING LUNG CONDOTION.
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Do deep breathing excercises
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult.
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
it's better that you get evaluated for your condition before moving out
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