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Chest tightness
Im having difficulty in breathing. Chest tightness, im a chainsmoker and a drinker, male, 30yrs old and im having difficulty with my sleep. I always wakes up in the middle of the night and i cant sleep anymore. Please help me
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Ms. Vidya S
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello ! Your breathing difficulty can be due to cardiac or respiratory problem . I would suggest you get an EKG, Chest x ray, Pulmonary Function Test, echocardiography done. These tests will tell us what's causing your symptom . Accordingly you can be started on treatment .
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Consult a physician and get the investigations done
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quit smoking , alcohol
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