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Question: I had a severe cold/ flu for the month of February. The coughing was severe so much so that I had difficulty catching my breath. Since then, I have not been able to take a full breath when standing. When sitting, it is a little easier. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Need some information from you first sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would like to ask you a few questions if you do not mind sir, and would greatly appreciate your kind response.
+Do you experience difficulty in breathing while standing and sitting, which is relieved or reduced while lying down?
+You said your breathing is better when you sit, does this mean it is still present even while sitting?
+How do you feel while lying down?
+Since when do you have such a presentation?
+Have you undergone any recent cardiac profiling, check on your liver and biliary tract? if so, please do attach reports
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further sir.
Best wishes.
Need some information from you first sir
Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. I would like to ask you a few questions if you do not mind sir, and would greatly appreciate your kind response.
+Do you experience difficulty in breathing while standing and sitting, which is relieved or reduced while lying down?
+You said your breathing is better when you sit, does this mean it is still present even while sitting?
+How do you feel while lying down?
+Since when do you have such a presentation?
+Have you undergone any recent cardiac profiling, check on your liver and biliary tract? if so, please do attach reports
I look forward to hearing from you in order to help you further sir.
Best wishes.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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