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How To Treat Shortness Of Breath Due To Allergens ?
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Thu, 14 Apr 2011
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Question : Hi, may I answer you
I've been having a problem for about 3 weeks that I feel I need to constantly need to take XXXXXXX breathes all the time.
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query.
What this sounds like is that you may have developed a bit of a reactive airway.
What this means is that sometimes, dust or allergens may trigger a bit of inflammation in the airways which might give you the sensation that you may need to take XXXXXXX breaths. You might even experience a bit of shortness of breath while speaking. This reactive airway is similar to asthma.
What we as physicians usually do for this would be a trial of an inhaler such as albuterol. The albuterol helps to decrease the swelling or inflammation of the airway and the response would be relatively quick - within a day or so. If you for some reason did not respond to that, an X-ray might be ordered.
I assume you are a non-smoker? If you smoke, that could also be playing a role.
I hope I have provided an adequate response to your query. I am available for your followups.
Regards
Thanks for your query.
What this sounds like is that you may have developed a bit of a reactive airway.
What this means is that sometimes, dust or allergens may trigger a bit of inflammation in the airways which might give you the sensation that you may need to take XXXXXXX breaths. You might even experience a bit of shortness of breath while speaking. This reactive airway is similar to asthma.
What we as physicians usually do for this would be a trial of an inhaler such as albuterol. The albuterol helps to decrease the swelling or inflammation of the airway and the response would be relatively quick - within a day or so. If you for some reason did not respond to that, an X-ray might be ordered.
I assume you are a non-smoker? If you smoke, that could also be playing a role.
I hope I have provided an adequate response to your query. I am available for your followups.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
The more I think about it the worse it becomes and if I try not to take a XXXXXXX breath it almost feels like im holding my breath like I've become so dependent on the XXXXXXX breath. I also feel a tingling or burning sensation around my mouth.
Hi XXXXXXX
Is there any way you can go for an evaluation by a physician? I think this would be the most prudent thing to do right now as it will include a complete physical exam and correlation of your symptoms with possibly a prescription remedy for your breathing.
I would strongly urge you to do the best you can to seek an evaluation as soon as you are able. As for the tingling around your mouth, I am not sure that is related to your original question.
Once again, do your best to seek a physician evaluation as there is really nothing that I can recommend in the meantime that is available over the counter.
I hope this has been helpful and as before, I am available for your followup.
Is there any way you can go for an evaluation by a physician? I think this would be the most prudent thing to do right now as it will include a complete physical exam and correlation of your symptoms with possibly a prescription remedy for your breathing.
I would strongly urge you to do the best you can to seek an evaluation as soon as you are able. As for the tingling around your mouth, I am not sure that is related to your original question.
Once again, do your best to seek a physician evaluation as there is really nothing that I can recommend in the meantime that is available over the counter.
I hope this has been helpful and as before, I am available for your followup.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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