- female
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried about my wife. She's been feeling shortness of breath, but her ECG and chest X-ray came back normal. She has this habit of eating sand, could this be causing her breathing issues? It's really concerning meshould we be looking into this more?
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ask her to take steam inhalation
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Gastroenterology/gi Medicine Specialist
Answered 04/07/2025
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View allI've been having some health issues since June 10th. Initially, it was mild but seems to have gotten worse. I even got a COVID test done on June 17th, and thankfully it was negative. The main issues are shortness of breath, especially after meals or some physical activity, a feeling of choking in the throat just below my neck, constant burping throughout the day, and weakness. Oddly enough, I sleep well and feel alright for about a couple of hours during the day. I saw a Pulmonologist on the 30th, and after doing some tests like Echo, X-ray, and HRCT, the report didnt show anything serious. They prescribed Montair Fx, Mucotab ET 600mg, PAN D, and Etilaam. But it's been 8 days on these meds with no real improvement. Im starting to worry. Could you suggest which type of doctor I should consult next?
"Based on your symptoms and the medications you have been prescribed, it seems like you may be experiencing acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) along with some respiratory symptoms. Since you have already seen a Pulmonologist and undergone tests which did not show anything serious, you may consider consulting a Gastroenterologist for further evaluation and management of your symptoms. Regarding your current medications: 1. Montair Fx (Montelukast + Fexofenadine) - Take it daily for allergies and respiratory symptoms. Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor. 2. Mucotab ET 600mg (Etophylline + Theophylline) - Take three times a day for respiratory symptoms. Dosage: 600mg three times a day. 3. PAN D (Pantoprazole) - Take it twice a day for acid reflux. Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor. 4. Etilaam - Take it once at night for anxiety or sleep issues. Dosage: As prescribed by your doctor. Since you have not seen improvement after 8 days of medication, it would be advisable to follow up with a Gastroenterologist for further evaluation and management. They can provide additional guidance and treatment options for your symptoms."
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I'm dealing with a really heavy feeling in my chest because of excess gas. It's happening every day no matter what I do, and whatever I eat seems to only make it worse. Most of the time, I feel like there's a lot of gas trapped near my chest area, and it's super uncomfortable. What can I do about this?
You may be experiencing symptoms of excessive gas and bloating. To help relieve these symptoms, you can try taking Simethicone (Gas-X) 125mg tablets. You can take 1-2 tablets after meals and at bedtime as needed to help break up the gas bubbles in your digestive tract. Additionally, you can try avoiding foods that commonly cause gas such as beans, broccoli, cabbage, and carbonated drinks. Drinking peppermint tea or taking a probiotic supplement like Align can also help improve digestion and reduce gas. If your symptoms persist, it's best to consult with a gastroenterologist for further evaluation and management.
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I'm noticing that I feel short of breath when I'm hungry, but everything feels normal once I've eaten and my stomach is full. What could be causing this?
it is physiological
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