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Breathlessness
Treatment of cold induced asthma
i take theophylline 300 mg b.d not regular but in serval month when brearhlessness inc
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Theophylline is NOT a good treatment option for asthma. You will need inhaler regularly. Consult a pulmonologist via chat consult for the same.
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Dr. Santosh Jha
Pulmonologist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
stop theophylline, get yourself evaluated with a। pulmonologist.
it can be simple allergy or it can be asthma.if so you need to have a proper diagnosis and treatment according to that.
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Dr. Varunn M D
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Coimbatore
Hi.. Medical research has shown that inhalers are better for asthma, rather than tablets. Consult a Pulmonologist for PFT and inhaler prescription.
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Dr. Aditya S Agrawal
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Mumbai
I would request you to kindly let me know whether
You are wheezing?
You have daily cough or breathlessness
You have difficulty sleeping
You have needed emergency treatment in the last one year
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Teleconsultation with a pulmonologist is highly recommended
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
Theophylline a are the treatment of choice for asthma.
Regular use of theophylline may be harmful
The treatment of choice for astham is inhaler medicines
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consult pulmonologist for symptoms review and diagnosis
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