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I have shortness of breath with dry cough whenever I am talking and laughing. I consulted a doctor, he suggested me some medicines for 3 days. 1. Zifi LBX 2.MAXTRA COLD 3. Nelson 4. Corex cough syrup Still I am having the same problem. Please help

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. For this problem we need to examine you and need to run a few tests. Get it checked out by a pulmonologist in person for further evaluation and managemen ...  Read More

I am a healthy adult with good appetite and living habits. I take care of my health but get stressed because of work. Lately I’ve been feeling short of breath whenever I’m talking to someone. I just hope it’s not something to worry about. Please advise.

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I am a healthy adult with good appetite and living habits. I take care of my health but get stressed because of work. Lately I’ve been feeling short of breath whenever I’m talking to someone. I just hope it’s not something to worry about. Please advise.

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I am a healthy adult with good appetite and living habits. I take care of my health but get stressed because of work. Lately I’ve been feeling short of breath whenever I’m talking to someone. I just hope it’s not something to worry about. Please advise.

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ...  Read More

Dear Doctors, I am having dry Cough With Shortness of Breath from last 3 years, only when I sleeping then only shortness of breath Shortness of Breath from last 3 years please advise me what can be done further Thanks

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ...  Read More

Hi Dr. i am suffuring from many years ago still now from cough, all the day and night i am coughing and mostly suffuring from shortness of breath.

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You may be suffering from asthma and allergies Get a chest X-ray and consult a pulmonologist ...  Read More

Been having chest pains and shortness of breath since friday. i have cough but it's so dry.

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It could be allergic bronchitis visit Pulmonologist ...  Read More

My mother had fever for 8 days now she dnt have fever or any other difficulties but now she complains about shortness of breath while coughing. She didnt have cough while she had fever it developed after the fever got completed. There is no swelling any where in body no tightness of chest and no breathing problem at night. It's been 3 days her coug

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Hi noted above history As you stated fever with breathing problems and related symptoms at 57 yrs needs evaluation over a personal consult regarding this ...  Read More

Dear Doctors I am experiencing shortness of breath and Dry Cough from last one and half year, I am vegetarian, don't smoke or drink Please advise me what can be done Thank you

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Sir im having cough and short of breath for last few months. At night i could not sleep properly. Sometimes i have to take oxygen with my mouth and i feel irritation in throat. Please suggest.

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Hi, Most cases of shortness of breath are due to heart or lung conditions. Your heart and lungs are involved in transporting oxygen to your tissues and removing carbon dioxide, and problems with eithe ...  Read More

I went to village last month , I had dry cough which I cannot treat on time because no availability of doctors...when I returned back to city I went to doctor ..he then prescribed me cough syrup and medicine..my cough went away but now I feel shortness of breath , tighness in chest , scared to sleep at night ...at night whenever i try to sleep get

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Consult pulmonologist. Get done chest x ray. ...  Read More

Having shortness of breath with some chest pain both side and back pain upper , and felt very weak now feeling okaish , also I sit not in a good posture that might be reason , but the chest pain was happening me like 7 to 8 years like a short pain with no breath then normal , but last year the symptoms again like this with continuous pain on both s

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What you’re experiencing sounds really overwhelming, and I can understand why it would make you anxious especially when chest pain and shortness of breath keep coming back over time. It’s ...  Read More

Since yesterday m feeling shortness of breath and there is some sensation in my left arms as well very light pain till my finger tips and I am having acid reflux too but today also m feeling shortness of breath

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Consult Doctor . Step one ECG ...  Read More

Iam experiencing continuous belching and some times shortness of breath from past 1 and half month. I also feel something getting stuck at back bone and after that feeling iam burping again and also sometimes while eating felt left side stuck and started immediate burping. For this do I need to go to gastroenterologist or cardiologist? Is it gas o

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Symptoms - Short of breath, anxious,cold hands, sweating palms,heart palpitations,feels like something stuck in the chest or throat. Having this issue for the past 4/5 years I don't know whether it's health or mental issues done lots of x- ray,blood test,pft,ecg,echo but reports are normal. So right now I'm totally lost,tired of being like that.Nee

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I have short breath, stuffy, congested nose all year long since I can remember. I went to an ENT Doctor who looked at the inside of my nose, examined me & said I probably have dust allergy and said he could hear the congestion at the back of my throat making my voice thick. After taking his prescription & drops, nothing changed. I still get

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I think you need a proper nasal endoscopy to see the severity of the disease. Consult and ENT specialist ...  Read More

Cold/cough since 5 months, with shortness of breath, wheezing sound seen some general physicians they gave turbohaler , but coughing still not gone yet. It started on 21st july 2005 with ulcer/oral stomatitis in my mouth and tounge was all red and at that time i came to hospital, but medicine didnt cure then i went to one GP and she said its oral

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I have shortness of breath from 7 days chest x ray shows prominent broncho vascular marking and but my concern is y nodule thing my physian says it's nothing just a patch from previous some infection

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and report to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I wanted to say that every morning I get soreness i my right rib below breast bone and I also get shortness of breath. I am 5.4 and 81 kg, typically obese. I am worried it's lung cancer Please help me

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Hi. I understand your concerns . Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. ...  Read More

I have difficulty breathing and chest tightness it last more than 10-15min and I feel very tired after that. Im in very stressful phase and shortness of breath started after that. Also I had difficulty breathing when there is smoke for past 5 years.

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that's bronchospasm so consult asap that can be serious sometime ...  Read More

This issue started in August my 2 year plus kid suddenly has fast breath/shortness of breath like sound. After that we got Chest X Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy done. All came normal. Then we took him to the Child Chest Specialist in BLK-Max Hospital. They have suggested for bronchoscopy, we also get that done it also came normal. He has suggested

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

This issue started in August my 2 year plus kid suddenly has fast breath/shortness of breath like sound. After that we got Chest X Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy done. All came normal. Then we took him to the Child Chest Specialist in BLK-Max Hospital. They have suggested for bronchoscopy, we also get that done it also came normal. He has suggested

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May be Allergic aetiology. Pl identify the allergens and avoid them. Pl consult. ...  Read More

What can be the reason for Wheezing, Fast/Shortness of breath in 2 year plus kid when his X-Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy all are normal. What can we do? I even took my son for a check up to a pediatrician chest specialist. He has prescribed budecort 100 mcg Inhaler and Metatop Nasal Spray. Sound is coming again. Which doctor can I

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Ur child is prababably, under -5 wheezer, need to know details about any history of recurrent episode...other details like h/0 asthma in other family members . ... Consult on practo Dr Harish Kumar ...  Read More

Sir myself sumit Stephan kindo suffering from fatty liver nd constipation.. nd shortness of breath feeling heavy head I facing nowadays problem with bowel movement which irregular nd alternatives movement even I taking hydrastis canadensis homeopathic medicine please advice me what I should do

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Kindly get physical consultation for complete evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi , I am a 28 year old female. From tomorrow I am experiencing shortness of breath constantly when walking in the room more. I also have a light needle like pain in the left hand fingers and near the left armpit for a few seconds tomorrow all day but today it has gone. I am also having some gassy and discomfort in stomach.Today is the only shortn

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Kid Boy - 2 Years 2 Months Symptoms - Ocassional Wheezing, Fast Breathing and Shortness of Breath. Sometimes 4-5 in one hour and sometimes not even for many hours. Never noticed any symptom while he is sleeping. X-Ray, CECT Chest, Bronchoscopy, Laryngoscopy all normal. Now the Doctor has recommended Budecort 100 Inhaler 1 puff twice a day, Metatop

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At this age we cannot call it asthma but yes with symptoms such as wheezing, fast breathing and shortness of breath, child is having recurrent wheeze with high probability of asthma so should continue ...  Read More

My son has had intermittent fast Breathing or Shortness of breath issues for the past 1 month. Sometimes it happens 4-5 times in 1 hour and sometimes it doesn't occur for many hours. There is no issue while he sleeps. His X-Ray report, CECT Report and Laryngoscopy is normal. The only thing we did was milk change and we thought it was a milk allerg

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query and decided either refer to a hospital immediately or manage on OPD basis Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfiv ...  Read More

Hi, My son is having wheezing sound and shortness of breath sounds. We have got XRay, CECT Chest and Bronchoscopy done on Doctor suggestion. All reports are normal. Both sounds are still there. The only change we remember in his diet is introducing full cream milk and Pediasure Zero Sucrose milk. Earlier he used to drink similac isomil. Is it pos

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Why you r considering food allergies? Most commonly air pollutants- and lastly you don’t mention the age of the baby and how frequently he is suffering- u may give a trail of feed without milk if u ...  Read More

Need Guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate.

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This looks like she has Heart failure. Please consult ...  Read More

Hello , I need your guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath (on and off) Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate? #HeartHealth #Cardiology

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Please consult a cardiologist. She needs to undergo ECG, ECHO , Renal function test etc. This might indicate heart failure ...  Read More

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