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male
60 Years
22/01/2025

Question

I'm experiencing shortness of breath at night when I'm trying to sleep, and it sometimes happens while I'm eating too. Could this be related to fluid in my lungs? What could be causing this?

Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors

Dr Mubarak Parveez B

General Practitioner

MBBS
2+ Yrs

Yes it causes difficulty in breathing. ADvised chest x-ray and plueral fluid for ADA and culture and sensitivity.

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