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What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Extreme Fatigue In A Patient With Emphysema?

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Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2015
Question: I am a 69 yr old male.I have some emphysema. Am on metropal for atrial fib. Since the high humidity I have had increased difficulty breathing and extreme fatigue. I still smoke. Dont appear to have a fever and appetite is ok. Coughing alot and its a loose cough.some sneezing as well. Feel worse if I bend over. No energy at all.
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Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
you might need bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroid

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Your all symptoms are suggestive of worsening of emphysema.
So you need to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is needed to know the severity of emphysema.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
And quit smoking as soon as possible.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty And Extreme Fatigue In A Patient With Emphysema?

Brief Answer: you might need bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroid Detailed Answer: Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Your all symptoms are suggestive of worsening of emphysema. So you need to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is needed to know the severity of emphysema. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and Inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). And quit smoking as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.