Question 1

What is breathlessness a sign of?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness can be a symptom of conditons affecting lungs and heart which needs to evaluated and treated accordingly

Question 2

How can I clean my lungs?

Accepted Answer

There is no scientific proof to methods available online to detox your lungs. Fortunately, Lungs are good at cleaning and repairing themselves unless there was any chronic damage done. You may follow some steps to keep the lungs healthy such as Quit smoking, avoid second-hand smoke, steer clear of pollution indoors & outside (Wear mask, use air purifiers), prevent lung infections (Hand washing, maintain distance from sick people, get flu/pneumonia vaccines), include anti oxidants in diet and do breathing exercises or any physical activity on regular basis.

Question 3

How can I check my breathing at home?

Accepted Answer

You may check breathing or oxygenation level by "Pulse Oximeter" which gives indirect clue on lung damage but keep in mind there are other medical conditions which may affect pulse oximeter readings.

Question 4

What is a heart cough?

Accepted Answer

Heavy breathing accompanied by spells of wet cough with frothy sputum that may be tinged with blood is called as "Cardiac cough or Heart cough". It is a sign of congestive heart failure. Additional symptoms such as shortness of breath on exertion or rest, leg swelling, waking up from sleep in the middle of night gasping and coughing differentiate heart cough from cough due to lung conditions.

Question 5

What are the 4 stages of congestive heart failure?

Accepted Answer

Four stages of congestive heart failure are Stage A, B, C, D. Stage A and B are pre heart failure stages when persons do not have symptoms but have predilection to heart failure such as Diabetes, Hypertension, obesity, alcohol abuse, heart blocks and family history of heart failure. Stage C is when persons have symptoms, diagnosed with heart failure and responding to treatment. Stage D is when persons have advanced symptoms that may not get better with treatment.

Question 6

Why am I feeling breathless and tired?

Accepted Answer

Breathlessness can be a symptom of conditons affecting lungs and heart, sudden blood loss, anemia. You need to consult a health-care professional and take treatment accordingly.

What is breathlessness a sign of?

What is breathlessness a sign of?

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