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How to treat Loperamide-induced shortness of breath?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having shortness of breath due to abuse of Loperamide. I have had terrible episodes of breathlessness, to the point of a drowning feeling. Sometimes only rolling over would start an episode. I have not been taking this medicine for the last two weeks. I realize an improvement, and the attacks are not severe. Is there any other remedy that could help speed up my recovery? Please help. Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan

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MBBS

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Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You might be having bronchitis episodes now. It causes bouts of coughing with or without sputum and shortness of breath. I advise taking Ventolin Inhaler (Albuterol) two puffs as required for relieving dyspnea. Also, it would help if you did not retake the tablet Loperamide strictly. Take lots of liquids and juices orally. Vitamin C tablets will also help to fasten your recovery. Chest X-Ray and spirometry tests are advised after seeing your family doctor if the cough persists. Kindly consult a specialist, talk with them, and take the medications with their consent. Thank you.

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Published At June 3, 2023
Reviewed At September 7, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Amol Kumar Wasudeorao Diwan is a qualified Specialist in Pulmonary Medicine, Tuberculosis, and Respiratory Diseases with 20 years of clinical experience. He has a vast network of professional contacts in the medical field, an outstanding ability to provide healthcare with an emphasis on holistic approach, treating the patients as a physical, emotional, and social being, has an excellent bedside manner, and an admirable ability to establish rapport with the patient. He also has exceptional skills in imparting health related teachings for a complete and speedy recovery of his patients and has an incomparable critical thinking and analytical skills. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 2003. He studied MD in Pulmonary medicine at Saurashtra University in 2009 and is currently practicing in Doha.

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