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  • Female
  • 50 Years
  • 22/01/2025

My mom's been having some trouble with her breathing lately. There are times when she breathes with a noise. It doesn't happen all the time, but it's concerning. What could be causing this and what should we do about it?

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Patient is advised x-ray chest pa view, pulmonary function tests (pft).

Dr. Ranjith Suggests...

Consult a Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist

Answered 04/07/2025

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