Question 1

what's cheyne-stokes respiration?

Accepted Answer

Abnormal breathing: Cheyne-stokes respiration is an abnormal breathing pattern where the patient has very deep breathing (sometimes with increased respiratory rate) that gradually slows down until the patient stops breathing, and the cycle repeats (usually over a 30-120 second cycle). Some of the causes include: congestive heart failure, stroke, head injury, and brain tumors.

Question 2

is cheyne stokes respiration , a irregular breathing or a rhythmic breathing?

Accepted Answer

Irregular breathing: Abnormal breathing pattern marked by progressively deeper & sometimes faster breathing, followed by a gradual decrease that results in temporary stop in breathing. Seen in heart failure, strokes, traumatic brain injuries, brain tumors; carbon monoxide poisoning; sometimes after morphine is given;  can be seen in healthy people during sleep at high altitude.

Question 3

can the use of apap (automatic positive airway pressure) for the treatment of sleep apnea cause cheyne stokes respiration as a side effect (for example if the air pressure set by the machine is too high or too low)?

Accepted Answer

: Cheyne-Stokes respirations does not usually occur as a side effect of APAP-it is usually due to some type of neurological disorder and it does not need to be treated. You should have a sleep study, if you haven;t already, to diagnose your sleep apnea and to determine the correct pressure for you. Then, that pressure can be set for you more precisely. Good luck!

Question 4

during sex breathing problem what is the medication  for that?

Accepted Answer

You need exam: Asthma, heart problems, or infection may be the cause.  You need to see your doctor.

Question 5

what to do if i have asthma and its getting worse i keep getting breathing difficulties and what to do if i have no medication?

Accepted Answer

Not sure of question: If you have been diagnosed with asthma and you feel its getting worse, I don;t quite understand not having medications. There are many programs available where ( if this is your case) you can get medications free. Check with your physician, clinic or local pharmacy.
Good Luck and don;t go too long without checking this out.

Question 6

why is it that when l smell something with either a good or bad scent l tend to hav difficulties with breathing and what medication can u recommend?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: I see that you once used an inhaler, and the fact that strong smells now trigger you suggests to me that your asthma has returned. Please get with a pulmonologist. Sometimes a tiny dose of daily inhaled glucocorticoid can keep this at bay.

Question 7

i have been taking escitalopram(feliz-s)  10 mg for about a week and i'm starting to have difficulty breathing. should i stop my medication?

Accepted Answer

Yes and be seen now: Any new symptom in the setting of a new medicine should raise the possibility of an allergy. Not breathing well is a scary and serious problem. Please be seen right away as other things can cause it. As you have only been on the medicine for a week, it is likely safe to stop now, but talk with the physician immediately.

Question 8

difficulty with breathing and asthmatic, was once tested positive with tb and took medication and was cured?

Accepted Answer

Screening  diagnosis: If positive skin test, then you were exposed to TB, can have latent TB which can become active TB at the rate of 1%per year. Treatment  is given to reduce chance of active TB.
With treatment, it does get cured and so is active TB. You can get exposed to it again and previous treatment will not change future infection. See your doctor .for your symptoms, most likely unrelated toTB.

Question 9

is there any breathing techniques i can learn to learn how to exhale fully? i'm 27 and have asthma. i don't take any medication. i'm not exhaling out.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Answering both of your questions...  Asthma can be dangerous, even cause death if it's severe and not treated well. Not being able to exhale is the main symptom along with wheezing, coughing and being short of breath (or not being able to exercie). Telling your doctor what you feel is important because there is very good medicine available to control the asthma and to relieve what you feel.

Question 10

i am having difficulty in breathing , which means i cannot sleep on my stomach instead i sleep facing up at night. somehow my breathing is heavy and can be heard even by the next person.. what remedies or medication can i use ?

Accepted Answer

: Appears that you have a sleep disorder.  Although some atypical features, it might behoove you to have an evaluation for sleep apnea.  This could easily be proven or disproven by an overnight sleep study, but even a pulse oximeter nocturnal monitor might find helpful data.  See your local physician and proceed.

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What's cheyne-stokes respiration?

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Is cheyne stokes respiration , a irregular breathing or a rhythmic breathing?

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Can the use of apap (automatic positive airway pressure) for the treatment of sleep apnea cause cheyne stokes respiration as a side effect (for example if the air pressure set by the machine is too high or too low)?

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During sex breathing problem what is the medication for that?

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What to do if i have asthma and its getting worse i keep getting breathing difficulties and what to do if i have no medication?

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Why is it that when l smell something with either a good or bad scent l tend to hav difficulties with breathing and what medication can u recommend?

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I have been taking escitalopram(feliz-s) 10 mg for about a week and i'm starting to have difficulty breathing. should i stop my medication?

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Difficulty with breathing and asthmatic, was once tested positive with tb and took medication and was cured?

A member asked:

Is there any breathing techniques i can learn to learn how to exhale fully? i'm 27 and have asthma. i don't take any medication. i'm not exhaling out.

A member asked:

I am having difficulty in breathing , which means i cannot sleep on my stomach instead i sleep facing up at night. somehow my breathing is heavy and can be heard even by the next person.. what remedies or medication can i use ?

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