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Shortness Of Breath, Upper Back Pain, Lightheadedness, Excessive Sleep. What Is The Reason?
hi i had been having shortness of breath ever since i could remember, but i had been able to compensate for it by mouth breathing, although my breaths still feel as though it's never good enough. I usually have symptoms like lightheadedness and feeling sleepy almost which is slightly relieved by consciously breathing deep and fast. at the moment i also have upper back pain. this is my normal, except for the back pain, what could i possibly have?i decided to go see a doctor but my appointment is not until 2 weeks from now
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you possibly have bronchial asthma
for the time being take a beta agonist like salbutamol or terbutaline
you have to rule out lung infection sooner or later
if possible have chest x-ray done
consult your physician at yhe earliest opportunity
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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you possibly have bronchial asthma
for the time being take a beta agonist like salbutamol or terbutaline
you have to rule out lung infection sooner or later
if possible have chest x-ray done
consult your physician at yhe earliest opportunity
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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may be sinuses as you feel blockage of nose with compensatipn with mouth breathing
the post nasal drip cause acidity which causes low back pain
get xray pns waters view and treat in consultation with ent doctor
till use anti allergic tab
neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drop at night each nose
add liquid antacid
andbronchodilator syp for shortness of breathe sos
the post nasal drip cause acidity which causes low back pain
get xray pns waters view and treat in consultation with ent doctor
till use anti allergic tab
neomycin h ointment in nose bd
sea water 2 drop at night each nose
add liquid antacid
andbronchodilator syp for shortness of breathe sos
I find this answer helpful
You have not mentioned your weight. Are you overweight? Is the shortness of breath only while sleeping and are you sleep deprived because of this?
I suggest you consult a pulmonologist because you need a complete chest work up. It should also include a sleep study and a PFT beside chest x ray to rule out OSA and asthma.
I suggest you consult a pulmonologist because you need a complete chest work up. It should also include a sleep study and a PFT beside chest x ray to rule out OSA and asthma.
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