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What Does Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

I am a smoker, age 63, 30 cigarettes a day, last 40 years. earlier had smokers cough, now not much cough , but Feeling short of breath, fatigued always, and can not sleep well at night. Do i have COPD? what are my options ? where is the best chest center in mumbai?
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is more in your case.
Your symptoms (cough, breathlessness) and smoking habit make you more prone for COPD.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose COPD but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Smoking cessation should be done as soon as possible.
With appropriate treatment, you can live normal life.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Does Shortness Of Breath Indicate?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of COPD (chronic obstructive Pulmonary disease) is more in your case. Your symptoms (cough, breathlessness) and smoking habit make you more prone for COPD. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). PFT will not only diagnose COPD but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Smoking cessation should be done as soon as possible. With appropriate treatment, you can live normal life. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.