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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Shortness Of Breath?

two weeks before my wife went to Chicago to attend a 3 month nclex coaching class and since reached there she feels a shortness of breath every now and then. she doubts probably it happens because of the severe cold weather out there. when she was in texas she never had such problems. so appreciate your help find a solution for this problem. there is OTC inhaler available to help breath well while having such difficulties?
Tue, 25 Feb 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either Bronchial asthma or Allergic tracheo-bronchitis.
Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis.

Management includes:
1. 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.
2.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.
3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies.
4. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack.
5. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet.
6. Also make sure that she is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens.

Wishing her a good health.
Take care.
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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Shortness Of Breath?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to either Bronchial asthma or Allergic tracheo-bronchitis. Examination of the throat using a laryngoscope and X ray of the chest will be helpful in clinching the diagnosis. Management includes: 1. 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. 2.Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief. 3. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies. 4. A course of antibiotics may be taken to prevent secondary bacterial attack. 5. Maintain adequate hydration & take a healthy balance diet. 6. Also make sure that she is well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing her a good health. Take care.