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Shortness of Breath.
I suffer from Shortness of Breath. Asthalin Inhaler does not provide relief (Earlier after every use my chest felt decongested and phlegm used to get out) now it does not happen.
I am not frequent Inhaler user ( Do not need it everyday) however at time have to rely on it) I was an active smoker however have stopped completely for last 2 years. Am I suffering from
something serious? SOB is not everyday however frankly I have not had a "Good Lungful of Air" in quite a while. Seasonal cold brings me down. I read about Montec tablets. Are those really as good? Family History: 2 of my first uncles suffered from Tuberculosis. Dad: hypertension. Mom : Diabetes.
Please help.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like pulmonary function test. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest
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Dr. Vishal More
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Pune
You should definitely see a Chest Physician and get evaluated in detail,
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dont take tablets on your own like you said you have heard about montelukast tablets ...
always consult a doctor... or else you will ultimately land up in a poor lung functions... which will cripple you for your remaining life.
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Dr. Vijay D Nair
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10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Who asked you to take asthalin inhaler. Diagnose condition 1st then start treatment. Human body is not like an electronic gadget where you 1st start the device and then check manual
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As per your history of intermittent Shortness of breath that is increased on season changes or viral infections.As you were smoker.very likely your are suffering from COPD a chronic lung disease.Other causes of chronic respiratory disease should also be ruled out . For this you need some investigations.
Currently your medications are not as per guidline so your symptoms are not controlled.
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Investigations and inhalors should be added accordingly.
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drink good amount of water.do deep breathing and general physical excercise.
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