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What Causes Breathlessness With Sleep Apnea?
Dear Sir,
Since last two weeks i cannot able to breath properly, But mostly while i trying to sleep at night time i cannot able to breath properly, my native is some what hot place right now i am leaving in cold place for my work client project. but i have smoke habit daily am smoking 8 to 10 cig's, please help me in this
Since last two weeks i cannot able to breath properly, But mostly while i trying to sleep at night time i cannot able to breath properly, my native is some what hot place right now i am leaving in cold place for my work client project. but i have smoke habit daily am smoking 8 to 10 cig's, please help me in this
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Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello!
I read your question and understand your concern.
The problems with your breathing , especially at night may be related to an obstructive problem. It may be from constriction of your bronchi from irritating factors like cold and smoking or inflammation, or any other anatomical problem of your breathing ways.
I would like to know if you have increased daytime sleepiness. This could be concerning for a sleep apnea.
I would recommend you to do a spirometry, to examine the function of your lungs and consult then a neurologist if everything ok with the spirometry. You may need medication in case of bronchi tube narroings.
There is a device which can help you a lot if sleep apnea is diagnosed.
Hope to have been helpful!
Thank you for using HCM!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
I read your question and understand your concern.
The problems with your breathing , especially at night may be related to an obstructive problem. It may be from constriction of your bronchi from irritating factors like cold and smoking or inflammation, or any other anatomical problem of your breathing ways.
I would like to know if you have increased daytime sleepiness. This could be concerning for a sleep apnea.
I would recommend you to do a spirometry, to examine the function of your lungs and consult then a neurologist if everything ok with the spirometry. You may need medication in case of bronchi tube narroings.
There is a device which can help you a lot if sleep apnea is diagnosed.
Hope to have been helpful!
Thank you for using HCM!
Best wishes Dr. Abaz Quka
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