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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing?

Hi. I am 59 years old and overweight. I have been a choker for 20 years. most time on spit. Always daytime. I don't panic, but lately the breathing is harder to get again. I drink a lot but not straight water. Not soda either, tea, ice tea. any ideas
Mon, 30 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should rule out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bronchitis in your case.
You are overweight and having choking history. So OSA is likely.
Breathing difficulty is commonly seen with bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system
2. PFT (pulmonary function test) for bronchitis
3. Sleep study for OSA.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids for bronchitis.
For OSA, you will have to loose weight and start CPAP (continuous positive Airway Pressure) machine at night in sleep.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
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 Difficulty In Breathing?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should rule out obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and bronchitis in your case. You are overweight and having choking history. So OSA is likely. Breathing difficulty is commonly seen with bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done 1. Clinical examination of respiratory system 2. PFT (pulmonary function test) for bronchitis 3. Sleep study for OSA. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids for bronchitis. For OSA, you will have to loose weight and start CPAP (continuous positive Airway Pressure) machine at night in sleep. Don t worry, you will be alright. First diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.