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Shortness of breathing
Shortness of breathing is felt, for the past one hour. (Since 2.45 pm), today, 1.6.20. It is felt, when I laid down in bed. It continues, even I turned up the sides. Usually, when I wear mask, I do feel this problem. By that time, I keep it, beneath of the nose. Not using in home. Even after climb up over 21 steps, it occurs. No smoking. Instead of rice, I prefer to take only boiled vegetables Iam a vegetarian. No drinking. No Asthma. No chest pain, no fainting, no nausea, not found bluish tinge to lips or nails, or a change in mental alertness . Height-173 . Weight - 84 Kg . Circumferance from the umbilical point -104 cm. While sitting, the same problem persists. While walking in home or in a standing position, IT DOES NOT OCCURS. DIB: 05.07.1960. Retired and non pensioner. If I take rice food, I feel, heaviness in stomach. Hence, most of the time, I do take only boiled vegetables. Guidance solicited. N. Pattabi Raman. N.B. At present, I do not go for work. But, taken an assignment
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Mr Raman, Shortness of breath at lying down and sitting position needs medical evaluation. I suggest please call your doctor and speak to them. Let them assess you telephonically and decide if you need further attention and hospital management.
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Shortness of breath could be due to many reasons, it could be either upper airway or pulmonary  or cardiac reason,, owing to your age I would suggest get a through evaluation Get your SpO2, CBP, CUE, RFT, LFT, ECG, CHEST X RAY, FASTING LIPID AND THYROID PROFILE , RBS Along with BP
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Need detailed history and evaluation
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Hello sir, Your breathlesness needs to be evaluated. There are many causes for such a presentation like pulmonary embolism, congestive cardiac failure. Measurement of blood pressure, oxygen saturation and arterial blood gas is advisable, along with CBC, KFT
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