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What Causes Shortness Of Breath & Dizziness?
Im wheezing short of breath a little dizzy, I m feeling a heat sensation in my face & chest at times. I have had the lap band surgery done 5 years ago I m feeling a little panicky & scared because of it . I quit smoking a few months ago, also just finished a round of antibiotics, & had a chest x ray done last week that was normal with some bloodwork. I m 35 & 190 lbs
Wed, 30 Jul 2014
Hello dear,
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of Asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection. Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages due to asthma.
Management consists of:
1. A course of antibiotics as prescribed by your treating Doctor.
2. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, it can be used during an acute attack.
3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
4. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
5. Steam inhalation and deep breathing exercise.
6. Also make sure that you are well protected from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
The sensation of dizziness can be attributed to fatigue/ exertion following acute attack of asthma.
Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to acute exacerbation of Asthma, secondary to respiratory tract infection. Wheezing is caused due to broncho-constriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages due to asthma.
Management consists of:
1. A course of antibiotics as prescribed by your treating Doctor.
2. Asthalin+ Seroflo inhaler- provide symptomatic relief by causing broncho-dilation (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)
So, it can be used during an acute attack.
3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of asthma.
4. Antihistamines like Cetrizine can also be used to provide symptomatic relief.
5. Steam inhalation and deep breathing exercise.
6. Also make sure that you are well protected from exposure to cold, dust or other allergens.
The sensation of dizziness can be attributed to fatigue/ exertion following acute attack of asthma.
Maintain adequate hydration & proper nutrition status.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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