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  • female
  • 30 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm really struggling with my breathing and it's been happening for about three days now. I saw a chest physician who said it might be hyperventilation. I'm really anxious and need some advice on finding a lasting solution. Can you help?

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Dr. Dr Anshul Maheshwari

Dr Anshul Maheshwari

General Practitioner

  • MBBS
  • 5+ Yrs
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Salbutamol inhaler and budesonide 200 sos is advised for breathing difficulty.

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