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Asthma/lungs infection
I am suffering from breathing problems. Some general doctor says it's asthama some says it's lungs infection or pneumonia. I have been smoking bidi, cigarette and weed/Ganja for 1 years now. Every morning when i wake up my breathing is very tough and an irritating sound from the chest. I feel like i cannot move without medicine or without getting out from that shortness of breath it is like an asthma attack. I can't even move one step. I have completely lost my physical energy and stamina. I always feel kind of an infection in my chest. So dear doctors i want to know which lungs test should i get to know my lungs quality or any other test you suggest which i should go through.
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Due to heavy smoking the lung capacity may have been reducing over time which requires pulmonary function tests . And probably a ct scan if something major depending upon your symptoms!
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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same
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You may need HRCT chest and Spirometry. Consult for better evaluation
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Dr. Bhavya Sri Mothiki
Pulmonologist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Weed, bidi, cigarette are all harmful for lungs and overall health. You might have developed obstructive airway disease due to continued smoking. Weed also causes loss of appetite and loss of weight over time, which decreases your energy levels and stamina.
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Spirometry and Xray chest is required. Maybe even a HRCT chest
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stop smoking, for de-addiction take a psychiatrist's opinion
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You need certain tests. Pl consult.
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Dr. Ujwal
Pulmonologist
7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Kindly consult. You need to do a CT chest with contrast and Pulmonary function tests. Kindly consult for further info.
Stop smoking gradually
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
You should rule out allergic airway disease
Consult a pulmonologist and get xray and pft test done
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