My husband has had a lot of unusual tiredness for quite a while. Shortness of breath, bloating, loose bowels, ect. Lately he has started itching . Now hives and lumps underneath skin are appearing. I cannot get him to see a doctor. Please help.. Hes 58 and doesnt have a medical condition except prilosec for heartburn.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist for your husband. Here is having chronic HERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) which is causing bloating, heartburn, chest pain etc. This chronic HERD can cause asthma and breathlessness due to chronic reflux in the lungs. And they will cause shortness breath tiredness etc. So consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis, but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. He will need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids. Control of HERD is also important. So avoid stress and tension, avoid hot and spicy food. Continue Prilosec. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your husband. Thanks.