I'm finding it hard to breathe or feeling uneasy while breathing during the night, especially between 4 AM to 6 AM, and it's been going on for about four months. I also notice a wheezing sound when I breathe. What could be causing this, and how can I get some relief?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

General Practitioner

MBBS
6+ Yrs

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do chest x ray and pulmonary function test

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really worried because every morning when I wake up, I have this really bad cough. Sometimes there's even a little blood in it, and I feel like I might throw up. It only happens in the morning though. What could be causing this?

Morning cough with blood and occasional vomiting may indicate an underlying respiratory issue, such as bronchitis, pneumonia, or tuberculosis; other possible causes include acid reflux, postnasal drip, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); consult a pulmonologist

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I've been dealing with a persistent cough for the past two months and I'm honestly not sure what's going on. I went to see a general doctor but unfortunately, there's been no improvement. What could be causing this, and what should I do next?

There are multiple causes of chronic cough..It can be related to allergic issue, Hyperacidity or even some medications. Next Steps Visit a pulmonologist and get examined thoroughly

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I'm really worried about my friend's asthma. He's been struggling with it for years and now he's dealing with lung contraction. I'm wondering what kind of treatment options are available for this situation. Is there anything specific we should consider to help with both the asthma and the lung issues? Any advice would be so appreciated.

take asthma treatment it will cure lung contraction

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