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What Causes Pressure In Chest And Breathlessness While Lying On Back?

Hi there . I m a 35 year old women .i do smoke. At night when I lay on my back in bed I feel pressure in my chest andfind Iit hard to breath properly . The every morning I cough up clear thick bubbles just wonder if I should see my doctor about or u could tell me what sgoing on. TThanks Alexandra

Thu, 30 Apr 2020

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General Surgeon, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel's Response

Hi,

* As per my clinical experience, pressure in chest with breathlessness while lying on back may be in concern with underlying lower respiratory tract infection as pneumonia or others.

* It is strongly recommended to consult your doc for basic evaluation with chest x-ray, complete hemogram for further guidelines of cure which includes

- prescription of antibiotics as fluoroquinolones or macrolides
- bronchi dilator
- mucolytic as ambroxol
- glucocorticosteroids
- supportive chest physiotherapy.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel

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What Causes Pressure In Chest And Breathlessness While Lying On Back?

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