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What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Lethargy After Two Weeks Of Skiing?
Posted on
Sat, 14 Jan 2017
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Sat, 14 Jan 2017
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Question : I've been skiing for the last two weeks at altitude without a problem. Three days ago I became lethargic and unable to breath normally. I been in bed ever since but unable to sleep as I'm struggling to catch my breath
Brief Answer:
Go to nearest Emergency department...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry to hear about your current health problems.
Being lethargic and unable to breath could be due to both respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
You need immediate medical assistance. So, I highly recommend to go at the nearest Emergency department at the place where you live.
Ask for help immediately.
Do you have any med with you? ease five the names to me!
Is there any drug store nearby?
Do you suffer of any chronic disease?
Apart being lethargic and unable to catch the breath, do you have any other symptom: chest pain? coughing? or any other, please elaborate.
Thank you!
Dr.Albana
Go to nearest Emergency department...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry to hear about your current health problems.
Being lethargic and unable to breath could be due to both respiratory and cardiovascular issues.
You need immediate medical assistance. So, I highly recommend to go at the nearest Emergency department at the place where you live.
Ask for help immediately.
Do you have any med with you? ease five the names to me!
Is there any drug store nearby?
Do you suffer of any chronic disease?
Apart being lethargic and unable to catch the breath, do you have any other symptom: chest pain? coughing? or any other, please elaborate.
Thank you!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Theres no chest pain but i do have a dry rasping cough that is sometimes very uncomfortable on my lungs, There is virtually no mucus. It did start with a lot of muscle aches which has now disappeared.Over the past couple of hours there is some relief with my breathing which is not so restricted.
Does this sound like the flu?
Does this sound like the flu?
Brief Answer:
No, does not sound like flu, other problems to rule out first
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No, this does not sound like flu but more to respiratory problems that might be possibly related to cardiovascular problems too.
You need oxygen therapy and immediate medical assistance.
Don't delay.
Dr.Albana
No, does not sound like flu, other problems to rule out first
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
No, this does not sound like flu but more to respiratory problems that might be possibly related to cardiovascular problems too.
You need oxygen therapy and immediate medical assistance.
Don't delay.
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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