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Difficult breathing
My father (age 82) is suffering from Parkinson. At night faced difficult breath problem during sleep. Different different sound and breathing like he will be tired. Is it normal? What is the solution? Please suggest treatment and medicine.
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Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history
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kindly consult
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Dr. Prince George Varughese
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Kindly consult with detailed clinical history
Can be airway related diseases or sleep apnea
Needs further evaluation
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Dr. Saurabh Ojha
Pulmonologist
8 yrs exp
Lucknow
No this is not normal, sounds like it could be sleep apnea or asthma ,and because he has Parkinson's he needs extra care for it, please find time to get him evaluated for best relief,this can even be dangerous in long run, kindly do not ignore the symptoms
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
It is not Normal. He may require Nebulisation and inhalers. Pl consult pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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