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I have difficulty breathing along with a headache almost every day. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I have difficulty in breathing along with headaches every day.

Answered by Dr. Prathish Kumar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

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Hi,

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I have gone through your medical history and CBC (complete blood count) report) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your CBC does not show any significant abnormal values. Slight deviations are seen and they are insignificant. Regarding breathing difficulty, as it is present in you for a long time at this younger age, then it is most probably due to bronchial asthma. Apart from this, we need to rule out cardiac ailments. I suggest you consult a doctor for having a physical examination to rule out the signs of asthma. Do some investigations and have a follow-up soon. Please mention whether you have breathlessness during work or at rest. Please mention whether you have any associated chest discomfort or palpitations.

Investigations to be done

You need to do a chest X-ray (CXR) in the posteroanterior view and echocardiogram (ECHO).

Probable diagnosis

You have bronchial asthma or congenital heart disease.

Treatment plan

You can take tablet Deriphyllin retard 150 mg (Etofylline and Theophylline) twice daily.

Preventive measures

Avoid having dust exposure.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 8, 2020
Reviewed At January 19, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Prathish Kumar is a General Physician specializing in Diabetology and Pulmonology who completed his MD in General Medicine at Srimanta Sankaradeva University of Health Sciences. He has 12 years of clinical experience and currently practicing in Dr. Prathish's clinic, Kundrathur, Chennai. At present, he also works as a consultant to treat COVID-19 pneumonia at different hospitals.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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