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For The Past Month I Have Been Experiencing A Sensation

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Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2020
Question: For the past month I have been experiencing a sensation of chronic air hunger. I have experienced bouts of air hunger over the past ten years or so. My oxegen levels are fine and my peak flow is above 80%. I have been diagnosed as having mild asthma but my inhaler offers little if any relief. What can cause this sensation ? I have had a full cardiac work up heart seems to be fine.
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
For the past month I have been experiencing a sensation of chronic air hunger. I have experienced bouts of air hunger over the past ten years or so. My oxegen levels are fine and my peak flow is above 80%. I have been diagnosed as having mild asthma but my inhaler offers little if any relief. What can cause this sensation ? I have had a full cardiac work up heart seems to be fine.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
May I know which inhaler you are taking?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
May I know which inhaler you are taking?
Any known allergies?
Any smoking habit?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
Since your reports are normal, no need to worry for major heart and lung diseases.
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
May I know which inhaler you are taking?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
May I know which inhaler you are taking?
Any known allergies?
Any smoking habit?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
Since your reports are normal, no need to worry for major heart and lung diseases.
Please reply me answers of above asked questions so that I can guide you better.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (38 minutes later)
Albuterol and pulmicort
Not a smoker
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Albuterol and pulmicort
Not a smoker
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (11 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Do you have any recent Pulmonary Function Test?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Do you have any recent Pulmonary Function Test report?
If yes, can you share with me?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Do you have any recent Pulmonary Function Test?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Do you have any recent Pulmonary Function Test report?
If yes, can you share with me?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (9 minutes later)
Do not have access
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Do not have access
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Was it normal?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
Was it normal?
And before how many months it was done?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Was it normal?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
Was it normal?
And before how many months it was done?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (13 minutes later)
It was done about one year ago
All I remember was that there was a flattened inspiratory flow volume loop but dr did not seem overly concerned
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
It was done about one year ago
All I remember was that there was a flattened inspiratory flow volume loop but dr did not seem overly concerned
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (53 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Any stressor in your life? Stressful lifestyle? Anxiety?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
OK. No problem.
Any stressor in your life? Stressful lifestyle? Anxiety?
Any menopause approaching?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Any stressor in your life? Stressful lifestyle? Anxiety?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
OK. No problem.
Any stressor in your life? Stressful lifestyle? Anxiety?
Any menopause approaching?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (8 hours later)
Perimenopause
Have had episodes of anxiety in the past
Also when breathing is at its worst feels like a tickle in my throat
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Perimenopause
Have had episodes of anxiety in the past
Also when breathing is at its worst feels like a tickle in my throat
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Are you taking anything for anxiety?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
OK. So possibility of perimenopause anxiety is more likely.
Are you taking any treatment for this anxiety?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Are you taking anything for anxiety?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
OK. So possibility of perimenopause anxiety is more likely.
Are you taking any treatment for this anxiety?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (17 minutes later)
Acupuncture and klonopin as needed
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Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Acupuncture and klonopin as needed
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Better to take klonopil daily.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Better to take klonopil daily and attend acupuncture sessions regularly.
These will help a lot.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Better to take klonopil daily.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Better to take klonopil daily and attend acupuncture sessions regularly.
These will help a lot.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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For The Past Month I Have Been Experiencing A Sensation

For the past month I have been experiencing a sensation of chronic air hunger. I have experienced bouts of air hunger over the past ten years or so. My oxegen levels are fine and my peak flow is above 80%. I have been diagnosed as having mild asthma but my inhaler offers little if any relief. What can cause this sensation ? I have had a full cardiac work up heart seems to be fine.