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What Do Sudden Onset Of Breathing Issues During Sleep Indicate?
Question: My brother in law[approx.50yrs] had sudden breathing problem at 2:00am today in night as he was unable to breath and was admitted in hospital where all heart related tests were done and nothing serious was found but was given oxygen thru mask to him and hospital adviced to take him to ENT specialist to rule out any issues. Now he is in home and no oxygen is giving to him and sleping. Could you please suggest the reason along with tests/correct line of treatment urgently.
Brief Answer:
Obstructive sleep apnea should be rule out.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in your brother in law's case.
And for this ENT consultation was advised.
Please let me know
1. What is his weight?
2. What is his height?
3. Is he having diabetes or hypertension or hypothyroidism?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
Obstructive sleep apnea should be rule out.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in your brother in law's case.
And for this ENT consultation was advised.
Please let me know
1. What is his weight?
2. What is his height?
3. Is he having diabetes or hypertension or hypothyroidism?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
As per the ENT consultation, endoscopy was done yesterday as per that there is swelling ans antibiotics have been given. Please help me to understand with details.
Brief Answer:
She might be having angioedema.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for heart diseases.
In my opinion, she might had angioedema. It is inflammation and swelling of glottis. Glottis is entry point of respiratory system. So if it narrows, patient feels suddenness onset breathing difficulty.
Most common cause for angioedema is viral infection add allergy.
So better to finish the course of antibiotic and follow up with ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
She might be having angioedema.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No need to worry for heart diseases.
In my opinion, she might had angioedema. It is inflammation and swelling of glottis. Glottis is entry point of respiratory system. So if it narrows, patient feels suddenness onset breathing difficulty.
Most common cause for angioedema is viral infection add allergy.
So better to finish the course of antibiotic and follow up with ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Please provide your inputs with findings/details as per the attachments from FORTIS Jaipur-ENT.
Brief Answer:
Treatment is appropriate.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the picture you have attached.
Treatment is appropriate. Treatment covers allergy and infection both.
Basically, he was having edema over vocal cords which narrowed air passage and caused symptoms.
Medrol is steroid which helps in allergy.
Azee is antibiotic which helps in infection.
So ask him to finish this course and do follow up with ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
Treatment is appropriate.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the picture you have attached.
Treatment is appropriate. Treatment covers allergy and infection both.
Basically, he was having edema over vocal cords which narrowed air passage and caused symptoms.
Medrol is steroid which helps in allergy.
Azee is antibiotic which helps in infection.
So ask him to finish this course and do follow up with ENT doctor.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your brother in law. Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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