Hey I have problems breathing in. I usually have to make myself yawn to breathe in hard. Once I breathe in, I am in pain!
Please tell me what is wrong!
2007-04-13 16:12:44 · 14 answers · asked by gpklydia7 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
When you're short of breath, it's hard or uncomfortable for you to take in the oxygen your body needs. You may feel as if you’re not getting enough air. Sometimes mild breathing problems are from a stuffy nose or hard exercise. But shortness of breath can also be a sign of a serious disease.
Many conditions can make you feel short of breath. Lung conditions such as asthma, emphysema or pneumonia cause breathing difficulties. Heart disease can make you feel breathless if your heart cannot pump enough blood to supply oxygen to your body. Stress caused by anxiety can also make it hard for you to breathe. If you often have trouble breathing, it is important to find out the cause
What could be causing me to be short of breath?
Shortness of breath can be caused by many things, including the following:
Asthma
Other lung diseases, including emphysema (say: "em-fa-see-ma"), a lung disease that is caused by smoking
Heart failure that causes fluid to collect in the lungs
Panic attacks
If you are short of breath with a cough and/or fever, you may have a chest infection or pneumonia (say: "new-moan-yuh"). Less common causes of breathing problems are lung cancer, a blood clot in the lungs, air leakage around the lungs and scarring of the lung tissue.
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What tests will my doctor perform?
Your doctor can help find the cause of your breathing problem by asking you questions and doing a physical exam. You doctor also may order some tests.
To find the cause of your shortness of breath, your doctor may order a chest x-ray or an electrocardiogram (also called an ECG). During this test, your doctor will have you lie down so your heart can be monitored. The ECG machine makes a picture, or tracing, that shows your heart's electrical signals. Your doctor may measure your breathing and the oxygen level in your blood. You also may need to have a blood test .
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What can I do to help my breathing?
If you smoke, you need to stop. Ask your doctor for help. Also, avoid strong smells and breathing chemicals that can bother your lungs.
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2007-04-13 16:16:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breathing problems can be caused by many things. Go to a doctor.
Normal breathing will not cause any pain.
2007-04-13 16:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are having difficulty breathing you need to be seen by a doctor immediately; dial 911 or get to a hospital. This is not a good place ot get answers to such a serious medical problem.
Get help fast!
2007-04-13 16:22:58 · answer #3 · answered by Steve V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like you have a rare respiratory asthma condition that i have, i've had it since i was little....doing some hard pounding or punching on the ribcage of where it hurts usually helps-atleast it got me through the years growing up until my mom decided to finally take me to the doctor for it-i was given an inhaler and it helped for a few years....i don't have it hardly anymore so i don't use an inhaler anymore, but to make sure you should make an appointment to see your doctor
2007-04-13 16:18:56 · answer #4 · answered by Sydney 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
t would be very inappropriate and unethical for me to give you a guestimate about what I think is wrong with you, as
I cannot examine you....and that is what it is going to take. There are many entities that may be causing this and you need to see a physician to have a complete physical, with maybe a pulmonary function test. Gooduck.
2007-04-13 16:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by bflogal77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could it be anxiety related? I would try breathing naturally and relaxed. If not I would presume it to be asthma or the early signs of a brochial infection.
2007-04-13 16:17:11 · answer #6 · answered by Roz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a doctor. If nothing is found then you are probably just anxiious - this symptom (called 'air hunger') is very common and will go away once you occupy your mind with seomthing else
2007-04-13 16:41:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it could be one of numerous issues and/or problems
you have not provided enough information for me to make a complete diagnosis
so i suggest going to a doctor, make sure you make a log of your symptoms and feelings and bring it to your doctor it will help him or her a lot to look at your problem
sorry i could not be of more help!
2007-04-13 16:17:08 · answer #8 · answered by abby_borg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a Doctor..you have a condition..
2007-04-13 16:15:20 · answer #9 · answered by Louella R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor, and ASAP.
2007-04-13 16:15:55 · answer #10 · answered by soulguy85 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋