I'm having trouble with my breathing and find it really hard to climb stairs. I just can't walk fast, and running is out of the question. Even walking for a long time is becoming a struggle. What could be causing these issues? How should I address them?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

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4+ Yrs

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Ecg and x-ray pa view is advised to the patient.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm struggling with asthma since I was a kid, and I used to manage it with Evocort 400 rotacaps whenever I noticed symptoms. But now, I can't find them anymore because Cipla stopped making them. Do you know of any alternatives I could try?

Yes there are many treatment modalities for its correction.visit your Pulmonologist for appropriate management.

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I've been dealing with asthma and recently had a chest infection for which I was prescribed prednisone and antibiotics. After finishing the course, I got a sinus infection and tried to manage it without antibiotics, but now I'm back on them. My oxygen levels are at 93, and I've been relying on Ventolin and Symbicort, even increasing the Symbicort when needed. The doctor mentioned there were no signs of issues in my lungs, but I'm still feeling light-headed and short of breath. Should I be worried about this?

Continue all the medications as advised by the dermatologist.

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I'm really concerned because I've been having this shortness of breath and dry cough for like a year and a half now. It's really unsettling and I just cant figure out whats going on. I dont smoke or drink, and I stick to a vegetarian diet, hoping that helps. Can you help me understand what might be causing these symptoms and what I should do next?

Patient is advised pulmonary function test (PFT)and a chest x-ray .

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