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Short ness of breath
I was diagnosed with gastroesophageal reflux disease last week,i have burning ,pain on my left back breast bone and short ness of breath.Doctor was diagnosed GERD.i m on my medication,my symptoms are reduced gradually but still i have breathing problem.Every 10 mints often i have to take deep breath ,otherwise i feel chest pressure and compression in chest.please tell me what is the problem.my blood test was normal.HB 13 .why do i feel like i want to take deep breath every 10 mints?can i do any breathing exercise and regular exercise?
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Avoid spicy oily sour items
Avoid tea coffee also
Do some basic walking exercises and pranayama also
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Along with medications, you may also need some dietary modifications for complete relief.
You can do normal breathing exercises without straining much.
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Consult a pulmonologist for further evaluation.
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Avoid stress and anxiety
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Did you had any covid,or allergy. Any tests done.pl consult Pulmonologist online.
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Dr. Pranay Vinod
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Patna
Feeling of taking deep breath is not indication of a respiratory disease. It is mostly in your mind. Try to keep yourself busy to keep your mind off the breathing issue.
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Dr. Boobala Aravinthan
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Chennai
Plz get online consultation with pulmonologist
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