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Experiencing severe bouts of breathlessn
75 year old male, doesn`t smoke and not overweight suffers from breathlessness. Last night it lasted for 3 hours and phlegm was coughed up, no blood. Had heart and lungs checked and all ok. No apparent trigger
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It may be due to COPD. In old individuals there is a chance of getting COPD.
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Use inhaler for difficulty in breathing
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Consult chest physician
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