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What Causes Shortness Of Breath?
hello dr.i have a sleepless 4 nigths ago i couldnt even lie down on my bed due to difficulty of breathing and accompanied by nonstop burping,i thought i could be able to breath if i burp but still i always reposition to able to sleep please i need your help..thanks a lot...waiting edith
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Hello dear , hi
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different causes for the same as
- lung pathology in form of pneumonia , effusion or severe congestion
- severe GERD related - anxiety , stress associated - diaphragm
problems - liver pathology - other issues .
* Needs proper evaluation with lab tests , x-ray , ultrasound examination
to decide the cause and further management .
Hope this clears your query .
Regards .
Warm welcome to Healthcaremagic.com
I have evaluated your query thoroughly .
* There are different causes for the same as
- lung pathology in form of pneumonia , effusion or severe congestion
- severe GERD related - anxiety , stress associated - diaphragm
problems - liver pathology - other issues .
* Needs proper evaluation with lab tests , x-ray , ultrasound examination
to decide the cause and further management .
Hope this clears your query .
Regards .
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