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What Causes Recurring Pain And Discomfort In Chest?

Hi, I ve been feeling this gasping feeling in my chest after I shower. It started yesterday and today the feeling has lasted most of the afternoon and evening. Can anyone tell me what might be wrong. I have to mention that I m taking Plaqunail( RA) and prenatal vitamins(trying to conceive).
Mon, 22 Feb 2016
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Hello and welcome to HCM,
Is there any history of breathing problem like asthma?
Gasping feeling after taking shower may be due to airway obstruction as seen in airway obstruction in conditions like asthma.
If there is no such problem, gasping after taking shower may be psychological and not organic.
I suggest you to consult a pulmonologist for clinical assessment.
Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the pleura - covering of the lungs by causing inflammation of pleura and pleural effusion.
However, pleural involvement is unlikely to causing gasping and breathing difficulty.
Thus, consultation with a pulmonogist is necessary.
Pre-natal vitamin supplements are not likely to affect breathing.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja Puri
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What Causes Recurring Pain And Discomfort In Chest?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Is there any history of breathing problem like asthma? Gasping feeling after taking shower may be due to airway obstruction as seen in airway obstruction in conditions like asthma. If there is no such problem, gasping after taking shower may be psychological and not organic. I suggest you to consult a pulmonologist for clinical assessment. Rheumatoid arthritis can affect the pleura - covering of the lungs by causing inflammation of pleura and pleural effusion. However, pleural involvement is unlikely to causing gasping and breathing difficulty. Thus, consultation with a pulmonogist is necessary. Pre-natal vitamin supplements are not likely to affect breathing. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri