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What could cause breathing difficulty?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have difficulty breathing and taking long, deep breaths nowadays. Please recommend me some medicine.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Divakara. P

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Shortness of breath has many causes, like anemia (low hemoglobin) and diseases of the heart, lungs, and kidneys. I need more information to help you out. Is there chest pain and cough during shortness of breath? How old are you? Are you diabetic? Do you have a history of hypertension, heart problems, or asthma? Are you a smoker? I suggest you take the tablet with a combination of Estradiol and Norethindrone acetate once daily for the time being. Please reply to me with the additional history and response to the tablet.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I am a young adult with no diabetes, hypertension, or asthma history. And I do not smoke. Shortness of breath increases on exertion, but there is neither chest pain nor continuous cough. But I had tuberculosis eight years back and got treated with DOTS (directly observed therapy, short course). Kindly guide me ahead, as I am fearful of these symptoms.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Divakara. P

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

As per your history, I suppose you could have low hemoglobin or cardiac problems, which are the causes of exertional breathlessness. Your previous history of tuberculosis would have caused lung damage, leading to breathing difficulty. So, I advise you to get a chest X-ray PA view (posteroanterior), CBC (complete blood count), two-dimensional echocardiography, and creatinine levels. Revert with your results, and there is nothing to be afraid of. Stay calm.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Answered byDr. Divakara. P

Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana

Published At August 18, 2022
Reviewed AtOctober 8, 2024

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