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Shortness of breath
My father has asthma.Presently he has cough for which medicines r given. Actually suddenly coughing starts which continues longer and he gets shortness of breath and becomes senseless.we sprinkle water on his face and then he comes to his sense. Please doctor advise what should we do at this time of emergency. Few minutes nack we witnessed the same.We get panic
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Please show a cardiologist and a chest physician. Your father may have cough syncope. To avoid attacks of getting senseless, the cough needs to be under control.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. He will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest.
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