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What could cause difficulty in breathing on a train journey?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am 61 years old. While on a train journey, I was not able to breathe.
Answered by Dr. Chandra Shekhar

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Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be a sleep disorder. Kindly go for spirometry and sleep study.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Breathing disorder is only while on a train journey, either in 3 AC or sleeper class. During the daytime journey, there is less problem. But on the night journey (especially while sleeping), the problem is more severe. I tried vomiting tablet. But it did not help me. Can you suggest any tablet for this issue? Will spirometry test help to identify my problem?

Answered by Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com. Yes, spirometry test will tell you why actually you have breathlessness. And also X-ray chest (Posteroanterior)PA and maybe HRCT (high-resolution computed tomography) thorax if needed. Also, a sleep study is important because in sleep there is fall in oxygen in the body. It may cause dyspnea and also increase neck circumference that presses your trachea. So go for spirometry and sleep study (polysomnography). Till then, take tablet Abphyllin 200 once.

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Published At June 22, 2018
Reviewed At May 17, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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Dr. Chandra Shekhar

Pulmonology (Asthma Doctors)

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chandra Shekhar is a General Practitioner and a Pulmonologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory and general health conditions. He is skilled in managing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections, allergies, and other breathing disorders, along with providing comprehensive primary care. Dr. Shekhar focuses on preventive health, patient education, and personalized treatment plans to improve lung function, overall wellness, and quality of life.

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