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Difficulty in breathing
I am an active smoker nd consume 5-7 cigarettes per day. Last night I found difficulty in breathing. Need to visit a doctor and took medicine/ some tests?.
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Any other symptoms..? Cough/ fever..?
Stop smoking.
Deep breathing exercises and meditation.
Teleconsulting with Pulmonologist recommended for further evaluation.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. STOP SMOKING NOW. consult a pulmonologist via chat consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms.
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Dr. Suruchi
Pulmonologist
21 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You are damaging your lungs by actively smoking and should refrain from it at least in COVID situation. Are you having any cough, sputum, any wheezing ?Please share more information.
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Steam inhalation may help but it is better to consult a pulmonologist .
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STOP SMOKING IMMEDIATELY
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Dr. Varunn M D
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi.. I understand your problems. Do you get frequent cough? Was there a wheezing sound when we’re breathless? Your breathing difficulty could be mostly due to effect of smoking. Kindly refrain from smoking. Do some breathing exercises. If still having troubles, consult a Pulmonologist for evaluation.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Need pulmonologist consultation
Covid-19 testing
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Yes.its a smokers cough causing chest symptoms.&
In covid pandemic it may be fatal as you may get covid infection due to your smoking and landed you and entire family in quarantine.
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Immediately stop smoking.
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As you are in red zone,either go to covid clinics or Further details over my online chat box.
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