I'm wondering why I've been needing to take deep breaths every 5 to 10 minutes over the past 5 days. My x-ray and ECG came back normal, so I'm really puzzled. It's starting to affect my ability to focus at work, though I don't seem to have any issues at night. Can you help me figure out what's going on and how to stop this?

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Ecg and cardiac markers ,chest x-ray is advised to the patiet.

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I'm having some trouble with breathing after meals. It's like shortness of breath, and I find it hard to breathe properly. It's kind of worrying me, and I'm not sure what's causing it. Could this be related to something I'm eating or how I'm eating? Would love your insight on this.

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I've noticed that black mucus is coming out, but I'm not experiencing any other discomfort. I'm not a smoker either, so I'm a bit confused about what could be causing this. Is this something I should be worried about, and could you suggest which type of doctor I should see for this issue?

Black mucus can be caused by various factors, including environmental pollution, dust, or fungal infections, and in non-smokers, it may also be related to conditions like bronchitis, asthma, or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), so it's recommended to consult a pulmonologist or an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist for a proper evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment, and in the meantime, consider keeping a symptom journal and avoiding exposure to pollutants.

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I'm dealing with plural thickening in my lungs, and it's making it hard for me to breathe. Could you help me understand what's going on and what I can do about it?

Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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