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Suggest Treatment Options For Shortness Of Breath

I have shortness of breath. It was sudden. My first time smoking ice was a few months ago, and I only tried it once. But I ve been smoking it lately. Is this the cause of my sudden shortness of breath? I don t take any other drugs though. And if so, what can I do to get back to my normal breathing?
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Any form of smoke can damage airways. Smoke causes inflammatory reaction in airways.
It is known as bronchitis. And this causes breathlessness.
So better to first quit smoking habit.
Consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment Options For Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Any form of smoke can damage airways. Smoke causes inflammatory reaction in airways. It is known as bronchitis. And this causes breathlessness. So better to first quit smoking habit. Consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.