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What Is The Remedy For Shortness Of Breath And Cough?
I have a cough now and then that is dry and unproductive in the morning. I smoked 3/4 pack cigarettes for 35 years. I quit 7 years ago. I also have shortness of breath with activity like going up stairs but then again I haven t exercised in 20 years either. I am 59 Years old and female.
Fri, 21 Mar 2014
Hi, thank you for posting.
From what you refer I think that you suffer from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is a pulmonary disease.
But first of all you need some tests to find the diagnosis:
1- Pulmonary X-ray.
2- Spirometry test (Lung function test).
3- Complete blood count.
4- Electrocardiogram (ECG), to check heart function.
5- Urine test.
6- Glycemic index test.
You can make a Fibrobronchoscopy, only if it is needed. You should consult your pulmonologist, that will decide if this test is needed.
I hope you find this helpful.
Take Care.
Dr. Behar.
From what you refer I think that you suffer from Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that is a pulmonary disease.
But first of all you need some tests to find the diagnosis:
1- Pulmonary X-ray.
2- Spirometry test (Lung function test).
3- Complete blood count.
4- Electrocardiogram (ECG), to check heart function.
5- Urine test.
6- Glycemic index test.
You can make a Fibrobronchoscopy, only if it is needed. You should consult your pulmonologist, that will decide if this test is needed.
I hope you find this helpful.
Take Care.
Dr. Behar.
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