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Is There Anything I Can Do Now To Relieve Symptoms Of Breathlessness, Fainting Feeling And Exhaustion?

Posted on Wed, 4 Dec 2019

Question: I am still having the feeling I am not getting any air and that when I try to sleep, I get a feeling like I am fainting. I have been having this all night and on and off for over a week. although my doctor gave me a name of a lax, I have taken each night with negative results .Is there anything I can do now to relieve the symptoms. I am exhausted, but each time I try to sleep I jerk awake with the sliding feeling and the breathing.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably anxiety,follow the advices below

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

As I see you are already taking medication for your symptoms.

Some advices that I can give to you are :
-avoid caffeine and alcohol in the afternoon
-take regularly the medication.You can take it one hour before sleep to help you for a better sleep.
-take chamomile tea
-exercises can help to reduce the symptoms of anxiety
-try to do breathing exercises, breathe in and out slowly.
-consult your doctor for further prescribed medication to treat your anxiety if you don't feel better.

Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have any other questions feel free to ask me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician

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