What causes shortness of breath when lying down?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Your lungs may be unable to process the intake of oxygen or your heart may not able to pump blood effectively.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been fine during the day, but once night hits, I start coughing, and the mucus is white. Plus, there's this whistling sound when I'm breathing. What could be causing this, and should I be worried?

take syrup ascoril twice a day for 5 days

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I'm struggling with a lot of phlegm in my throat every morning. I have asthma, so sometimes I get short of breath. I've been using nebulisation which helps, but it's not solving the phlegm issue. I've tried making myself vomit to clear my throat, but then I end up with an infection in my esophagus, and I feel like there's still something stuck in my throat after eating. It's making it really hard to eat properly. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I can do about it?

take mucinac for 3 days;, do endoscopy to rule out other causes

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I'm dealing with a sore throat and a lot of coughing. Can you tell me what medicine would be best to use for nebulization in this situation? I'm a bit worried and want to make sure I'm using the right treatment.

For throat pain and severe coughing, nebulization with **levosalbutamol or budesonide** (as advised by a doctor) can help reduce inflammation and ease breathing. Use warm salt water gargles for throat relief and stay hydrated. Consult a doctor for proper dosage.

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