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How to manage breathing problems in an elderly?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My 54-year-old mother has a problem with breathing. She faces challenges in breathing, mostly in the summer and monsoon season. She has been taking an inhaler for the last three years.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Abaranam Innaci

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abaranam Innaci is a General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in comprehensive and continuous healthcare for individuals and families. He is skilled in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, immunizations, health screenings, and patient counseling. Dr. Innaci emphasizes holistic care, early diagnosis, and long-term health management to support overall well-being and a better quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

It seems your mother is having an airway disease, probably asthma. It usually aggravates in monsoon seasons. She needs to follow certain precautions. She has to avoid aggravating factors like exposure to cold, foods, and dust. An annual checkup of lung function will help us assess whether the drug dose is enough or not.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At December 7, 2017
Reviewed At November 18, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abaranam Innaci is a General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in comprehensive and continuous healthcare for individuals and families. He is skilled in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, immunizations, health screenings, and patient counseling. Dr. Innaci emphasizes holistic care, early diagnosis, and long-term health management to support overall well-being and a better quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Abaranam Innaci is a General Practitioner and Family Physician specializing in comprehensive and continuous healthcare for individuals and families. He is skilled in managing acute and chronic illnesses, preventive care, immunizations, health screenings, and patient counseling. Dr. Innaci emphasizes holistic care, early diagnosis, and long-term health management to support overall well-being and a better quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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