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Husband Is A Heavy Smoker. Works As A Boilermaker. He Experiences Sleep Apnea. Now Losing Weight. Also Asthmatic. Suggestions?

Husband is a heavy smoker. Works as a boilermaker. He experiences sleep apnea where he can hold his breath for a whole minute then exhales with a large shuddering breath. Recently is losing very noticeable weight loss. He is also an asthmatic. Wont go to his doctor for he says he is here for a good time not a long time.When he sleeps his lungs make a "popping " sound. The day after having a few beers his hands shake alot. Suggestions please. Karen.
Thu, 18 Jul 2013
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Pediatrician,  's  Response
hi

Thanks for your query

i can feel your concerns

i advise him to reduce smoking and then try to stop it

recent weight loss is something to be taken seriously

heavy smoking is associated with many malignant changes as well

he need to be examined by a doctor and need investigations like chest Xray and CT scan

i advise him to use a mask especially when go out

give him green tea and honey

steam inhalation also improve symptoms

avoid cold and soft drinks

give him plenty of fluids

saline gargles are effective remedy


wishing him a speedy recovery

Hope i have ansewered your query
i am available for your help
regards
Dr.imran
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Smrithi's  Response
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Thanks for choosing HCM
What is his age and weight? Is he overweight? Sudden weight loss has to be evaluated. Take his to the ER and get some basic investigations like complete blood count, chest x ray , ESR, USG abdomen
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Husband Is A Heavy Smoker. Works As A Boilermaker. He Experiences Sleep Apnea. Now Losing Weight. Also Asthmatic. Suggestions?

hi Thanks for your query i can feel your concerns i advise him to reduce smoking and then try to stop it recent weight loss is something to be taken seriously heavy smoking is associated with many malignant changes as well he need to be examined by a doctor and need investigations like chest Xray and CT scan i advise him to use a mask especially when go out give him green tea and honey steam inhalation also improve symptoms avoid cold and soft drinks give him plenty of fluids saline gargles are effective remedy wishing him a speedy recovery Hope i have ansewered your query i am available for your help regards Dr.imran