I've been having these really scary moments just before I fall asleep where I stop breathing and wake up in like a full-on adrenaline rush. It's happening a lot, like 15 to 20 times back-to-back. I thought it was obstructive sleep apnea, so I tried using a CPAP, but that didn't solve it. Then I considered it might be a stomach acid thing and tried Nexium, but nope, still happening. Do you have any ideas about what could be causing this?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm a smoker and have been feeling pain in my lungs, plus I've got this burning sensation in my stomach. I'm also dealing with gastric and digestive issues. Can you tell me what might be going on or what tests I could get to check my lungs' health? I've been getting this itchy feeling on my chest, and my left shoulder and arm are aching. I'm really looking for some advice on how to deal with these problems and any precautions I should be taking for my lungs. Would appreciate any help.

take chest xray and pulmonary function tests

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I'm dealing with a dull pain in my chest that's been going on for about a week now. Just today, I started sneezing and have some thick, colorless mucus. I am a regular smoker, so I'm really wondering what's happening with my body right now. What should be my next move?

stop smoking. start steam inhalation

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I'm dealing with asthma and allergic rhinitis and recently did a reverse spirometry test. My FEV1FVC came out to be 81 and my FEV1 was 71. After using a bronchodilator inhaler, there was no change in these values. Should I be worried? Especially since my chest X-ray and blood tests turned out normal?

it is normal value , donot worry

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