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Shortness of breath
Hi doctor,
I am 37 years old, I wear a mask regularly while going out since 2 years.
For the past 4 days, suddenly I have been experiencing shortness of breath .
Observations:
chest congestion while doing work.
Experience shortness of breath when standing, sitting and walking stages.
Noticed some discomfort while doing pranayama with left nose due to mucus.
Feeling better while sleeping on bed.
After using otrivin spray, I am feeling better for quite some time.
No fever, No cold and no allergic condition.
Kindly advise
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Can be some sort of viral respiratory infection, would require consultation for history and further treatment advice
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
consult on practo with a detailed history
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Consult a pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and get evaluated
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Dr. Prince George Varughese
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Ernakulam
Hi
Would require a consult
Need to evaluate the cause for shortness of breath
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Requires chest xray and pulmonary function tests to assess lung volumes and capacity
If pulmonary fitness is good , then would advice an ent consult too
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Dr. Fatima Mamnoon
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
New Delhi
Hello ,
It will be good if you can consult a Pulmonologist and discuss your problems for better understanding and treatment.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult with pulmonologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Kuldeep Meena
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Bundi
I need to talk more medical history
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hello madam kindly consult with me
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