I'm really worried about my brother. He's been dealing with shortness of breath lately and I can't figure out why. Could you help me understand what's going on and suggest what steps we should take next?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

General Practitioner

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0+ Yrs

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it will be normal, if too much then consult Pulmonologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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Sometimes I notice my breath seems to pause for a moment, just for a second, and it feels really strange when it happens. Should I be worried about this? Is there something wrong with me?

no , there's nothing wrong. take deep breaths in morning. start doing yoga

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I've been wondering about something. If a person can hold their breath for 30 to 40 seconds, does that mean their lungs are in good health? Is this actually true, or is it just a myth? I'd really like to know what you think.

Do pulmonary function test if u want to know your lungs are healthy

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I've been dealing with these dry coughs for a while now, and they just won't go away. They're not super intense, but they're definitely annoying. I don't have any other issues, just this pesky cough. I kinda hoped it would disappear on its own, but it doesn't seem to be happening. What do you think might be going on?

Take a consultation with Pulmonologist for better evaluation and treatment.

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