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What Causes Shortness In Breath?
I hope this finds you well. Recently I developed a cough about 3.5weeks ago I have been a smoker for one year full time and for 3 years I have been a social smoker. I also am a marijuana smoker but that has only been for 5months. I am a 22 year old Black African, my height is 171cm and my weight is 85kg. I am not allergic to anything however when i did take doxybene I did react to it. 2 days ago i suddenly found it hard to breathe and my Girlfriend called the ambulance and I had a Blood pressure of 169/72 and I was diagnosed with hyperventilation and acute respiratory infection they recommended me to take paralen 3 times a day and was told to drink lots of fluids. However right now im in Czech republic and their english is not good so I wanted a 2nd opininon. They did take an xray,blood count,ECG and have the results with me. Could it be something more serious? Even with the medication sometimes i have shrtness of breath but I wanted to make sure. I was told to see my GP after 3 days
Mon, 25 Apr 2016
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
You seem to be suffering from following possibilities-
Mostly this is due to Delayed onset Jerish Herxheimer Hypersensitivity Reaction due to Allergy to doxycycline.
This could cause breathlessness from vasculitis and angioedema with high fever and shock with it.
Stopping Doxycyclin and Treating with Inj Dexona 2 mg would take care and to be maintained with oral Tab Dexona- to be tapered over next 3- days time.
Consult physician and get above treatment under his control.
This would reduce your complaints in 1 weeks time.
For this to verify Second opinion from another Physician -specialist- is suggested.
Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify with your attending doctors.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Wishing Good Healthy Life!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your health issues submitted.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
You seem to be suffering from following possibilities-
Mostly this is due to Delayed onset Jerish Herxheimer Hypersensitivity Reaction due to Allergy to doxycycline.
This could cause breathlessness from vasculitis and angioedema with high fever and shock with it.
Stopping Doxycyclin and Treating with Inj Dexona 2 mg would take care and to be maintained with oral Tab Dexona- to be tapered over next 3- days time.
Consult physician and get above treatment under his control.
This would reduce your complaints in 1 weeks time.
For this to verify Second opinion from another Physician -specialist- is suggested.
Just don't worry and be patient and co-operate with your doctors,till you verify with your attending doctors.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard to following link-
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=70229
Wishing Good Healthy Life!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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