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What Causes Shortness Of Breath?

I have shortness of breath and have had it about 7 years. I am a 68 year old femail. I have had many PFTs. I have been on steroids and 5 different kinds of inhalers. I am soon going to get 2nd opinion, as no pulmanologist seems to be able to diagnose me. I also have had a high SED rate in my blood for years with no obvious signs of RA. A lady at church today suggested I be checked for Histoplasmosis. Could that be a possibility?
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hello dear
I understood your concern deeply.
@ These much data is not confirmatory of Histoplasmosis which require
analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage, antigen detection in blood / urine
via ELISA / PCR test .
@ Your breathlessness is age related compromised respiratory drive of your
lungs which remain under remission not get cured totally .
@ Can definitely avail second opinion , along with I will recommend certain
basic guidelines for you to have a helping edge in your discomfort
# regular basis walking in fresh air to rejuvenate your lungs with oxygen,
deep breathing exercises , YOGA for 30 minutes without failure daily
# maintain hydration with plenty of liquids
# nutritious diet with necessary all ingredients as per your age
# extra tulsi, turmeric help from ayurvedic corner
# keep your hemoglobin , blood sugar, BP , Cholesterol , weight under
control
# avoid stress , have sound sleep of 6-7 hours
# avoid exposure to excess cold / atmosphere with so much pollens , if
needed should apply a face mask
# prefer reclining position always when resting
# avoid prolong stay in air conditioners / coolers
# quit smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if used
Hope this will help you definitely.
Wishing you a healthy life ahead.
Thanks for using Health care magic.
Regards .
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath?

Hello dear I understood your concern deeply. @ These much data is not confirmatory of Histoplasmosis which require analysis of bronchoalveolar lavage, antigen detection in blood / urine via ELISA / PCR test . @ Your breathlessness is age related compromised respiratory drive of your lungs which remain under remission not get cured totally . @ Can definitely avail second opinion , along with I will recommend certain basic guidelines for you to have a helping edge in your discomfort # regular basis walking in fresh air to rejuvenate your lungs with oxygen, deep breathing exercises , YOGA for 30 minutes without failure daily # maintain hydration with plenty of liquids # nutritious diet with necessary all ingredients as per your age # extra tulsi, turmeric help from ayurvedic corner # keep your hemoglobin , blood sugar, BP , Cholesterol , weight under control # avoid stress , have sound sleep of 6-7 hours # avoid exposure to excess cold / atmosphere with so much pollens , if needed should apply a face mask # prefer reclining position always when resting # avoid prolong stay in air conditioners / coolers # quit smoking / alcohol / any abuse substances if used Hope this will help you definitely. Wishing you a healthy life ahead. Thanks for using Health care magic. Regards .