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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Insomnia?

Hello Doctor, My Father has 1 stent 1 year ago. from the past 10 months he is suffering from shortness of breath and sleeplessness and the doctor suggested to use Auto CPAP to overcome. Still he has the shortness of breath every night and admitted to hospital on emergency several times. And his heart strength reducing as days going forward. Is there any way to get rid of this? Thanks in Advance. -Surender
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Respected Surender , Hi

Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com
I have gone through your concern in depth .

@ This is in relation with decreased lung compliance and respiratory
capacity to provide enough oxygen to the periphery as a reason of
heart issue .

@ Anxiety underlying is leading to insomnia .

@ Suggestions for better outcome

- Avoid stress, anxiety .
- Deep breathing exercises , YOGA help a lot .
- Semi reclining positions when resting .
- Keeping BP and blood sugar , cholesterol under control .
- Quit smoking , alcohol if using .

Hope this clears your query .
Welcome for further guidance .

Regards .
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Pulmonologist,  Dr. Drkaushal85's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, your father is mostly suffering from congestive heart failure (CHF).
Better to consult cardiologist and get done blood pressure monitoring, ecg, 2d echo and coronary angiography.
If these show coronary artery blocks, angioplasty and Bypass surgery are the options.
So consult cardiologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Insomnia?

Respected Surender , Hi Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.com I have gone through your concern in depth . @ This is in relation with decreased lung compliance and respiratory capacity to provide enough oxygen to the periphery as a reason of heart issue . @ Anxiety underlying is leading to insomnia . @ Suggestions for better outcome - Avoid stress, anxiety . - Deep breathing exercises , YOGA help a lot . - Semi reclining positions when resting . - Keeping BP and blood sugar , cholesterol under control . - Quit smoking , alcohol if using . Hope this clears your query . Welcome for further guidance . Regards .