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Shortness of breathe, choking and cough
My boyfriend suffers from shortness of breath, almost every other day. Now he couldn't sleep properly due to choking, cough, cold etc. He caught cold easily, also in summer time he suffers. From past 2-3 days he's suffering heavily. He also have indigestion problem. Please suggest me what I do now and how can i handle it. I'm too worried.
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Could be allergic bronchial asthma related, associated with GERD, consult pulmonologist for further guidance
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Detailed history-present and past required to have a proper diagnosis. He may have possibility of bronchial asthma, indigestion as you mentioned(GERD) is seen with asthma patients.
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If shortness of breath is very severe, audible wheezing, uncomfortable awareness of raised pulse rate, he is unable to complete sentences would require emergency in-hospital visit. Kindly look for these warning signs.
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
45 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Appears to be Allergic in nature. He requires certain tests. Pl consult Pulmonologist online with all the reports and treatment taken.
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