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Why is my father having trouble in breathing?
Question
My father suffered a major heart attack last year in the month of October. After angiography the doctors said that his 2 arteries were totally blocked and a heart attack affects the heart majorly. Also that surgery could not be done. Since the past few days a new problem has started, whenever my father sleeps he has problem breathing. What is the reason behind this? At present he is taking - Atorlip 20, Amlodac l, Monosprin 30 and Winofit.
Expert Answer
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Dr M S KanwarAug 19, 2005
Senior Consultant, Chest Disease-Sleep Disorders, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
This symptom needs more elaborate description to evaluate whether breathlessness is due to mild heart failure which occurs mainly during flat lying position for prolonged period while sleeping or a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnoea which is usually associated with snoring. Sometimes even night time (Nocturnal Asthma). These possibilities should be considered.
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