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Hyperventilation
Have been feeling difficulty in breathing when sudden attack happens. Been to 3 doctors, all said it's a syndrome because of stress but I am not convinced because it is triggered very randomly. Or maybe it was because of stress earlier but now it has got worse. So I need to understand what exactly should I get checked
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If all three doctors are on same diagnosis then it could be anxiety disorder only. But firstly you have to go for certain tests so that all other causes can be ruled out like x ray chest, spirometry, ECG etc
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Spirometry is needed.if it shows evidence of obstruction then ICS+ laba (budamate 200 microgram) to be inhaled twice daily over prolonged period
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Hi. I understand your concern s.consult a psychiatrist for the same
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Dr. Ankur Agrawal
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Hisar
I wl advice you to go under complete cardiac and pulmonary checkup ...once every pathology ruled out then it can be labelled as hyperventilation syndrome which is stress induced.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
First identify the triggering factors and relieving factors
Get done chest x ray and pulmonary function tests
Health Tips
stay relaxed and calm
eat healthy
do some regular work up
keep engaged in activities
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Thanks for your concerned.
As a covid nation has been suffering from the effects of lockdown.
Next Steps
Don’t worry .Eat healthy diet
Yoga meditation.Talk to your family physician.
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Stay safe,positive
Stay vigilante.
Don’t panic.
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Dr. Neethu Thambi
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Need more details on when it happens, what precipitates and how it subsides to be sure
If you're sure it is not stress related and want to confirm you'll need to do tests.
If you want to get checked you need to do a chest xray and a pulmonary function test.
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