Sleep apnea<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR<\/h2>\n
\nCall 911 or get emergency medical help if you have:<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n- Severe shortness of breath that comes on suddenly and affects your ability to function<\/li>\n
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- Severe shortness of breath with headache, insomnia, fluid retention and cough at high elevations (above 8,000 feet, or about 2,400 meters) — these are signs and symptoms of high-altitude pulmonary edema, which can be fatal without appropriate care<\/li>\n
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\nSee your doctor as soon as possible if you have:<\/strong>
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<\/p>\n- Shortness of breath after slight exertion or when you’re at rest<\/li>\n
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- Shortness of breath that gets worse when you exercise or are physically active<\/li>\n
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- Abrupt awakenings with shortness of breath or a feeling that you’re choking — these may be symptoms of sleep apnea<\/li>\n
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\nSelf-care<\/strong>
\nTo cope with chronic shortness of breath try to:
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<\/p>\n- Stop smoking<\/strong>.<\/strong> If you’ve been diagnosed with COPD or other lung disease, the single most important thing you can do is to quit smoking.<\/li>\n
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- Avoid passive smoke.<\/strong> Avoid places where others smoke. Secondhand smoke can cause further lung damage.<\/li>\n
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- Get regular exercise.<\/strong> It may seem difficult to exercise when you have trouble breathing, but regular exercise can improve your overall strength and endurance.<\/li>\n
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