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What Causes Breathlessness In Higher Altitudes?
Hi Doctor,My father is suffering from quick loss of breathe when he goes for a walk in hilly areas,he has also high cholesterol in his blood also hence he stops walking and he previously he used to smoke a lot but now he has stopped , My questions what can you suggest to solve this breathing problem . He is under medication but it seems not helping him .Please help.
Wed, 16 Oct 2019
Hi,
It is called altitude sickness and can cause breathing problems and even stress on the heart. It is better to climb smaller distance at a time and get adjusted, then go higher. Also, it would be good to get checked up by a pulmonologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
It is called altitude sickness and can cause breathing problems and even stress on the heart. It is better to climb smaller distance at a time and get adjusted, then go higher. Also, it would be good to get checked up by a pulmonologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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