How to overcome my breathlessness problem?
Patient: I am using a Symbicort Turbohaler - red packaging and when I inhale nothing seems to happen and my breathlessness is getting worse.  Are there any other people having problems - I have used this for two months before this problem began with good results. Doctor: Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. You are not improving with drug, so following are the possible causes. 1. Chronic lung infection. 2. Worsening of bronchitis. 3. Pulmonary fibrosis. So,In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done1. Clinical examination of respiratory system. 2. Chest x ray. 3. PFT ( pulmonary function test )4. CT thorax if required. Chest x ray and CT thorax are needed to rule out lung infection and fibrosis. PFT is needed to rule out worsening of bronchitis. Lung infection is the most common cause for uncontrolled symptoms. So you may need antibiotic and other bronchodilators too.So consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.