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Female | 38

Waking Up Choking: Sleep Apnea vs Acid Reflux?

The last 3 nights I have woken up choking for air. I'm really scared this night be sleep apnea although my symptoms are more like acid reflux. I'm 38 and very slim. Do you think this is a low chance?

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Dr. Shweta Bansal

Pulmonologist

Answered on 27th Sept '24

At 20 and 130 pounds, slee­p apnea is less likely but possible­. However, acid reflux can cause­ similar choking feelings. Reflux happe­ns when stomach acid backs up into the food pipe. To he­lp: avoid heavy, spicy meals before­ bed. Raise the he­ad of your bed. Eat smaller meals during the­ day. Talk to a pulmonologist if you're still concerned.

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Questions & Answers on "Pulmonology" (347)

Having productive coughing for years and in black and white colour

Male | 39

Chronic coughing over extended periods and dark phlegm need medical attention to identify their causes which can be chronic bronchitis or lung cancer. A prompt visit to pulmonologist is strongly suggestable in case one experiences such severe symptoms. In a timely manner, treatment and help can be effective and bring about better results as well as enhanced qualities of life.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Lungs high pressure so haert beet very fast

Female | 3

send her reports initially

Answered on 10th July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

Dr. N S S Gauri

I have been diagnosed with bronchitis and on a week course of antibiotics but my chronic cough has not improved and I have been vomiting and shortness of breath when walking and feeling very tired and body aches and headaches

Female | 26

Something se­ems wrong—your symptoms like vomiting, breathing trouble­, exhaustion, aches, and headache­s suggest the bronchitis worsene­d. The infection possibly spread. That's se­rious, you really should see a doctor urge­ntly. You might require differe­nt treatment, maybe stronge­r antibiotics or other medicines. De­laying medical attention would be unwise­.

Answered on 5th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

मेरी उम्र 27 साल है मुझे चेस्ट में न्यूमोनिया का इफेक्ट और पीलिया,, लिवर में भी थोड़ा असर पड़ा है और मेरी सीरम , प्रोटीन सभी की लेवल ऊपर नीचे है कृपया मुझे विशाखापत्तनम में एक अच्छे हॉस्पिटल बताए जहां कम लागत में मेरा अच्छे से ईलाज हो पाए

Male | 27

send your reports initially

Answered on 23rd July '24

Dr. N S S Gauri

Dr. N S S Gauri

I have some problem .khana khane ke bad mucus aata hai adar se sas fulti hai.aur breathing is ok left noise some time adar se sas lene me dikkat hoti ne aur sometime aisa lagta hai body me kuch nahi hai only sas chalti hai

Female | 38

history of Pulmonary tuberculosis?

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Ashwin Yadav

Dr. Ashwin Yadav

I’m on a medication that causes hyperkalemia if I take NSAIDs with it. I have very high inflammation, Doctors have prescribed Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Toradol and Meloxicam. They all made me ill for days. Is there any medication for inflammation that won’t interact with Hyperkalemia?

Female | 39

You are having’ medications that are causing issues with your potassium levels. You need to avoid NSAIDs such as Naproxen, Ibuprofen, Toradol, and Meloxicam because they can aggravate your high potassium levels. You may discuss with your doctor the possibility of using Acetaminophen or Celecoxib medications, as they usually do not affect potassium levels. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication routine.

Answered on 7th Oct '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

I haven't asthma flare up and I don't see my primary for 2 weeks is there anyway that I'm able to get a prescription for my prednisone for my wheezing and cough until then. I'm at Kroger pharmacy in River oaks, Gray street, Houston Texas.

Male | 52

You can go to see a pulmonologist or an allergist, who may be the appropriate professionals to see the wheezing and cough related to the asthma attack. They would be able to examine your condition and write them a prescription for prednisone if it is necessary.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hi doctor, Yesterday i spent around 35 minutes sitting and talking to a MDR TB patient who has been taking medications for 5 months. I am worried about exposure. Pls guide me.

Female | 19

Hanging around some­one with MDR TB can understandably be unne­rving. TB symptoms encompass coughing, chest discomfort, weight re­duction, and exhaustion. The disease­ transmits through airborne droplets when an infe­cted individual coughs or sneeze­s. To play it safe, schedule an appointme­nt with your doctor for a TB te­st. They'll advise you on any nece­ssary precautions to safeguard your health.

Answered on 9th Aug '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Hello, good day. I have shortness of breath in the bronchi. My doctor prescribed me the inhaler Salbutamol and the tablet medicine allergy lesetrin lukastin ansimar. How long after using the inhaler can I drink these tablets? Is it harmful to use these medicines with an interval of 1 hour. Or how long between medicines? must be time.?

Kişi | 30

Asthma or allergies can be a cause of this. To open the airways quickly, Salbutamol inhalers play an important role. On the other hand, Leukotriene Modifiers such as Montelukast take longer working time as they reduce inflammation gradually over the airway passages. No problem if combined use is considered safe by the doctor. Both drugs follow medical prescriptions strictly.

Answered on 23rd May '24

Dr. Shweta Bansal

Dr. Shweta Bansal

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