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Feeling breathless
I'm 27 year old,I am feeling breathless all the day
My oxygen saturation level is 99%,when I get busy in work I don't feel it but when My I pay attention to it I feel it
I consulted doctor he prescibed me propranolol
It's been three days still I didn't get relief
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What you are describing looks like signs of Anxiety. However more details are required to clear the diagnosis. Propranolol is a good Medicine however alone it might not be enough . You need proper consultation and start medication accordingly.
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please consult a Psychiatrist
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Kindly get yourself evaluated to find out the cause of your breathlessness. It could be due to several conditions such as an anxiety disorder, or could occur as a result of stress, grief or an adverse life event .Only after finding out the cause through a detailed evaluation would it be advisable to formulate a treatment plan to address it appropriately .
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Kindly consult a Psychiatrist for a comprehensive evaluation and formulation of a treatment plan to relieve your distress
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It could be related to some anxiety symptoms. However further evaluation is required. You have been prescribed benzodiazepine as well which is not a long term solution.
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Consult a psychiatrist.
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U have anxiety
Start cbt sessions to get better
Do deep breathing daily
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Dr. Bilal Ahmad Bhat
Sexologist
11 yrs exp
Srinagar
What is your Hb ? Do you have any other symptoms?
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consult for further assessment and management
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Dr. Nikhil Gurjar
Psychiatrist
6 yrs exp
Mumbai
Feeling breathless or tightness in chest could be a symptom of anxiety. However it is not enough to make a diagnosis of anxiety disorder. You will need to be evaluated by a psychiatrist before making a finite diagnosis and starting treatment
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Please consult a psychiatrist
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Dr. Dinesh Reddy P
Psychiatrist
10 yrs exp
Chittoor
It takes time, slowly it will be better
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