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Breathlessness: Your questions answered

Feeling short of breath, for example when exercising, is usually a healthy and natural response. However, breathlessness might sometimes be a sign of an underlying issue caused by respiratory, cardiac, or neurological issues for example. Here to provide an expert insight into breathlessness is Dr Amit Patel, leading London-based Consultant Respiratory physician.

Pulmonary fibrosis: how severe can it be?

The build-up of scar tissue in the lung can cause the organ to harden, making breathing difficult. What causes this and how can it be treated? Highly respected consultant respiratory physician explains pulmonary fibrosis, the medical term for this condition. The Tunbridge Wells-based consultant explains the signs and symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and what the life expectancy of someone with pulmonary fibrosis is.

Breathlessness: when should I see a doctor?

While occasionally feeling short of breath is a healthy and normal human response, having difficulty breathing (also known as breathlessness) may be a sign of a serious condition. Dr John Chinegwundoh, a highly-experienced Consultant Respiratory Physician, provides an expert insight into breathlessness, including when medical attention should be sought.

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