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Feeling bit breath shortness
I am feeling little breath shortness from last 1 week. No issues in sleeping. But sometimes if I lay flat then I feel shortness . Then I sleep on my sides. Sometimes chest tightness too. All my heart test are normal. Weight 110kg.
Please advise? Do I need to take any test? Or any specialist?
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Breathlessness on lying down is usually a heart issue ... Depends on what exactly are the symptoms .. could be due to being overweight as well .. would require a proper examination to give a diagnosis
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consult a cardiologist, physician
Health Tips
exercise , steam inhalation
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You need proper physical examination
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reduce weight and loose extra fats
physical exercise
plenty of water when u feel hungry
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consult online for more help
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This could be obstructive sleep apnoea
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Consult online
Health Tips
Weight reduction
Steam inhalation twice daily
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Dr. Nitika Mehta
ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist
6 yrs exp
Jammu
What heart tests you have got done? You need a detailed consult that too better with a cardiologist first.
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