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What Causes Headache Along With Shortness Of Breath When Suffering From COPD?

I ve had a bad headache for some time now. I ve attributed it to the weather where I live as we have lots of wind, cold, then hot, rain, etc. I do have high blood pressure, which I take medication for. nothing has seemd to help, I also have copd and have been having some shortness of breath. any advice on headache?
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Hello,

Head ache can be from a variety of reasons as
- fluctuation of blood pressure
- stress and anxiety
- sinus involvement of respiratory infections

The shortness of breath can be categorized in various directions as
- respiratory infection with bacteria or virus
- advanced damage to respiratory bronchioles or alveoli via underlying COPD
- drug unresponsiveness
- smoking (primary or secondary)
- low immunity or age related weakness of lung mechanics
- exposure to pollen or dust

In a summary, detailed evaluation with history, physical examination, X-ray chest with or without pulmonary function tests is mandatory.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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What Causes Headache Along With Shortness Of Breath When Suffering From COPD?

Hello, Head ache can be from a variety of reasons as - fluctuation of blood pressure - stress and anxiety - sinus involvement of respiratory infections The shortness of breath can be categorized in various directions as - respiratory infection with bacteria or virus - advanced damage to respiratory bronchioles or alveoli via underlying COPD - drug unresponsiveness - smoking (primary or secondary) - low immunity or age related weakness of lung mechanics - exposure to pollen or dust In a summary, detailed evaluation with history, physical examination, X-ray chest with or without pulmonary function tests is mandatory. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon