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Breathlessness is a major symptom seen in all age groups. The severity of breathlessness is closely linked to the disease that is causing the condition. In the case of youngsters, causes of breathlessness may include bronchial asthma. It may also be caused when patients suffer from hypertension, COPD or when they are chronic smokers. It may also occur due to congestive cardiac failure or because of acute exacerbation of bronchial asthma. Management depends on the cause behind this condition. For example, a thorough investigation is needed to identify the exact etiology of the disease and thereafter necessary treatment is done to treat it.Dr. Govind Rajgarhia, consultant physician and diabetologist from Kolkata, West Bengal discusses the causes and management of breathlessness.

Dr. Govind Rajgarhia

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