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What Causes Severe Difficulty In Breathing?

Hi Doctor I am 50 years old male ,have had asthma for forty five years,I am about 5,9 230 pounds,I have been having problems breathing but not asthma ,I ve been having trouble getting air in , but my oxy level is still good but yet very difficult to breath .my doc gave me larazapam to try to relax the muscle but most times doesn t work.They haven t been able help me ..any suggestion. Or what it is? Thanks Jim Stafford YYYY@YYYY
Thu, 13 Nov 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you are having worsening of asthma only.
Better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out any worsening.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out infection as it is the most common cause for worsening of respiration.
PFT is needed to see any deterioration in Lung Functions.
You may need short course of antibiotic and long acting inhalers. Newer inhaled bronchodilators like LABA (Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are more effective in symptomatic control.
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What Causes Severe Difficulty In Breathing?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you are having worsening of asthma only. Better to consult pulmonologist and get done chest x ray and PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out any worsening. Chest x ray is needed to rule out infection as it is the most common cause for worsening of respiration. PFT is needed to see any deterioration in Lung Functions. You may need short course of antibiotic and long acting inhalers. Newer inhaled bronchodilators like LABA (Long Acting Beta 2 Agonist) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are more effective in symptomatic control.