2007-01-08 07:30:42 · 10 answers · asked by ashley r 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Respiratory Diseases
http://familydoctor.org/x2555.xml
This is a flowchart for "shortness of breath" it will help you decide.
If you are young, it most likely is asthma, but look at the flowchart.
2007-01-08 07:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by crowfeathers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the people above have some very good ideas on how to approach your problem. What I would add: When was the last time you had a chest x-ray? It would probably be a good idea to get one, just as a baseline. Give the spray a try, along with the other over the counter medication suggesions that you've been given. If the spray, and the suggestions you get here, don't work then absolutely insist on a chest x-ray. If your doctor is not more helpful or concerned after all this, then get rid of him. Get someone new. Please don't delay, bc whatever it is you have, I'm not totally convinced that it's going to get better on its own, with a simple change in the weather, or with the elimination of possible new allergens, new foods you're coming into contact.
2016-05-23 11:53:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having trouble breathing right now, then you should call 911.
Otherwise, you don't give enough details. Are you overweight, asthmatic, a smoker or have any other medical conditions? Is this happening when you exert yourself?
2007-01-08 07:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any number of ailments can cause this. Please don't ask for an online diagnosis. That is a BIG mistake. The only ones who diagnose you are an MD, an NP and a PA and only after an exam. See your primary care provider to have this evaluated.
2007-01-08 07:36:30 · answer #4 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You may be allergic to something which is causing an asthmatic reaction. If I were you I would go to the doctor asap.
2007-01-08 07:34:38 · answer #5 · answered by ghds 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may have asthma, or maybe you're sick with something. It's best to check with the doctor as soon as possible.
2007-01-08 07:38:32 · answer #6 · answered by KristaElizabeth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this sounds a bit like asthma because i have it i think you should go get this checked out by the doctor
2007-01-08 07:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by Chloe. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way sometimes, I was told its ashma...check with the doctor.
2007-01-08 07:33:25 · answer #8 · answered by echc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
could be asthma. go to a allergist.
2007-01-08 07:37:51 · answer #9 · answered by Larry Botts 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
could be bronchits, could be asthma, check with dr
2007-01-08 07:38:12 · answer #10 · answered by beth9878 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋