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I have copd, can i drink alcohol or will it cause me to have shortage of breath?

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Dr. Philip Gilly answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Probably will ...: Eating carbohydrates, or drinking alcohol or sugary drinks requires the body to use more oxygen during their digestion than for proteins or fats. This causes someone to breathe a little more deeply, however having COPD will make this difficult and feel like shortness of breath.

Answered 5/2/2020

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