Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Breathing Problems With Bloated Stomach. Could This Be COPD?
I have to see a Pulmonologist this Monday for breathing problems since March. My stomach has bloatedbut no pain. Can t get pants to fit around my waist since this summer. I have had many tests done and probably have COPD. I can go into more detail if you wish.
Thu, 12 Dec 2013
hi welcome to HCM
COPD typically have symptoms of cough ,productive in nature ,with progressive worsening shortness of breadth after 40 yrs of age and could be diagnosed with spirometry.typically it occurs in smokers
as your symptoms are only bloated stomach and as you said that your waist size have increased from summer your symptoms might be because of increase in weight
as your consulting apulmonologist he might ask you yo go for a spirometry
i hope your question is answered
COPD typically have symptoms of cough ,productive in nature ,with progressive worsening shortness of breadth after 40 yrs of age and could be diagnosed with spirometry.typically it occurs in smokers
as your symptoms are only bloated stomach and as you said that your waist size have increased from summer your symptoms might be because of increase in weight
as your consulting apulmonologist he might ask you yo go for a spirometry
i hope your question is answered
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Spirometry
Loading Online Doctors....