Over the years I have gone to several doctors, probably about 4, with lots of difficulty breathing. Three of the doctors said there is no way in hell I could have asthma, because I was not wheezing. However another doctor said that with my symptoms (lots of chest tightness but no wheezing) I could very likely have asthma, and prescribed me meds.
Which doctor was right? Which one was full of ****?
2006-11-21 14:34:30 · 5 answers · asked by MuñecaBarbie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
sometimes no wheezing at all is worse than wheezing because it means that NO air is getting through... the best way to find out is to see a Pulmonologist and have a Pulmonary Function Test- they will check you before and after you use an inhaler... good luck.
2006-11-21 14:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by lili 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors are full of astericks. In your case, it might be a problem of semantics. Asmatics are characterised by the swelling of the brachial tubes, which in turn produces wheezing. That does not mean that the absence of wheezing means the absence of asthmatic tendancies. However, difficulty breathing doesn't mean asthma either, it can be thyroid or stress or infection or a variety of other causes. Try the asthma meds and see if they help. If they do, then read some books on asthma causes and you might not need meds. If they don't help, spend a few days researching what the causes might be, then go to doctors for advice and make your own diagnosis.
2006-11-22 00:04:36 · answer #2 · answered by marwood0 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shi%%t i typed this long good answer to this and forgot to post it and so lost it .
doctor 3 is more likely right then the others
you need to have a pulmonary function test done simple for you just breath in and out inhale a few things and then after about 1 hour its all done and they will no if you have asthma as well they will no much more about any other problem within the lungs.
do you smoke if so quit . haw that coming from an a guy with asthma who smokes but it is the right thing to say.
good luck take care. and good for you to get more doctors to check you out that's great. one more thing the silent weez can be the deadly weez for a person with asthma . i wrote about that in my answers today you may check that out for info too.
2006-11-21 23:37:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is impossible to know without examining you, checking a chest xray, and possibly some pulmonary function tests.
The best doctor would be the one that would perform the above tests and make a diagnosis based on the information.
Breathing problems can be caused by many different things, including heart problems.
2006-11-21 22:43:23 · answer #4 · answered by Pangolin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have some sort of reactive airway disease. You can get a pulmonary function test (PFT) to determine if there are any problems when you inhale and exhale. You could also be allergic to something. I would go see an allergist and get allergy tested. You can get the PFT usually at your primary care doctor and if there are problems be refferred to a pulmonary doctor.
2006-11-22 12:39:11 · answer #5 · answered by Snuffy Smith 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋