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How To Cure Breathlessness Caused Due To Alcohol Intake?

Hi I have a reasonably healthy lifestyle and eat well. I have never been a heavy drinker other then my 3 years at university when I was a typical student. Since then I do not drink often and only occasionally at parties. I have however, realised when I have had a few drinks that I am it feels struggling to breath. It feels as though I cannot get the oxygen into my lungs despite me trying to breath harder. I struggle to talk and breath at the same time and often have to go outside to get fresh air despite the venue being smoke free.
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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an alcohol is a respiratory depressant, therefore, an alcohol intake is likely to aggravate an underlying respiratory problem.
I suggest to abstain from alcohol, or cut down the amount if you are chronically using it, as a sudden abstinence can prcipitate withdrawal.
second, consult a chest expert to find out the respiratory cause, an XRay and Pulmonary function test is advisable.
Third, after dealing with the medical cause, consult a psychiatrist for proper alcohol detoxification and rehab, it's imp as alcohol in long term will cause liver and respiratory problems as in your case.
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How To Cure Breathlessness Caused Due To Alcohol Intake?

an alcohol is a respiratory depressant, therefore, an alcohol intake is likely to aggravate an underlying respiratory problem. I suggest to abstain from alcohol, or cut down the amount if you are chronically using it, as a sudden abstinence can prcipitate withdrawal. second, consult a chest expert to find out the respiratory cause, an XRay and Pulmonary function test is advisable. Third, after dealing with the medical cause, consult a psychiatrist for proper alcohol detoxification and rehab, it s imp as alcohol in long term will cause liver and respiratory problems as in your case.