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What Is The Treatment For Shortness Of Breath On Exertion While Suffering From Laryngopharyngeal Reflux?

Posted on Tue, 28 Jan 2014

Question: i had fever my rbc is bit high reports attached anything to worry and What type of lung problem lpr reflux can do i hve sob on exertion pft 2decho xray blood trst are normal,can it be due to lpr?

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: yes it can be due to it Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX This is Dr. Ashish Verma, a general surgeon, answering to your query. All your reports are normal, though the rbc count is a bit high but not that high as to cause any worry. Also the peripheral smear is completely normal. So there is absolutely no cause to worry. Regarding to your second query, lpr reflux can lead to pharyngitis, aspiration pneumonia and in severe cases, even lung abscess. Your sob on exertion is not a serious issue, as your pft and 2d-echo are normal. It is seen in lpr reflux. So, you need to get your lpr reflux treated promptly. As your fever and sob on exertion may be due to an episode of mild pneumonia. You need to start a ppi with levosulpride combination, and get an endoscopy to know the exact status inside and also to rule out any coexisting hiatus hernia, as it is very commonly seen in patients with lpr reflux. Also stop the intake of tea, coffee, soda brinks, chocolate and very spicy and oily products. Eat small frequent meals, and do not lie down for atleast one hour after a meal. Hope that i have answered to all your queries. If you have further queries, i will be glad to answer them. Get Well Soon! Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (14 minutes later)

thanks for detailed answer sir sob is since long time and pft ,xray are normal did before two months doctor gave me allergy tablet, can lpr cause sob on exertion and frequent pharyngitis m very tensed its been two yrs got all above test but i got out of breath on exertion i cant walk long,run,play

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer: lpr can aggravat sob Detailed Answer: Hi, Lpr reflux can cause sob, and if you have it already then it can aggrevate it and also cause pharyngitis... the acid causes irritation to mucosa of pharynx and the inflamed mucosa is prone for infection and can this inflamed mucosa is prone to spasm, aggravating sob on exertion... And as your eob is concerned, you can take a bronchodilator for it...but you need consult your physician as these are prescription drugs... Hope i have answered all your query...if you dont have further queries you can close this discussion and rate the response. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ashish Verma (20 minutes later)

plz name a ppi with levosulpride i will take that thnx for answer

Answered by Dr. Ashish Verma (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Pantium-L Detailed Answer: Hi, Many such combination are easily available at the chemist, like Pantium-L, Neopride Total, etc. These are prescription drugs But as i had said these are prescription drugs, so need to meet your local doctor for it and their dosage schedule. Regards Dr. Ashish Verma

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E