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Why Have I Been Out Of Breath Apart From Having Tightness In The Chest And Emphasema?

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Posted on Fri, 6 May 2022
Question: I have been out of breath and a tightness in my chest I have emphasema but it has never bothered me. .I'm wondering if the emphysema has gotten worse or it is something else
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, it is probably emphysema which is bothering.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Yes, the possibility of emphysema-related symptoms is more likely.

So better to consult the Pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).

PFT will tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS i.e. Budesonide or Fluticasone).

Don't worry, you should be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.

Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Why Have I Been Out Of Breath Apart From Having Tightness In The Chest And Emphasema?

Brief Answer: Yes, it is probably emphysema which is bothering. Detailed Answer: Hi, Yes, the possibility of emphysema-related symptoms is more likely. So better to consult the Pulmonologist and get done a clinical examination of the respiratory system and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS i.e. Budesonide or Fluticasone). Don't worry, you should be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.