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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Discomfort During Deep Breathing?
This morning I woke up with intense shortness of breath worsened by laying on side, sitting or standing. Laying on my back give the most relief. When I try to take a deep breathe there is discomfort, almost ticklish feeling in my chest that makes me want to cough, along with the short breathe I get very dizzy and nauseous when standing, I am a 19 year old female I am 5 foot 11 and weigh 130...please help
Wed, 19 Jan 2022
Hello,
You are suffering from shortness of breath, you have not mentioned any history regarding your past illness, disease, congenital problems that you might be having. You have not mentioned about the medicines you have been taking. Side effects / adverse effects of certain medications may also cause such symptoms. However, the commonest cause of shortness of breath is anxiety. Intense exercises or cold can also cause you to feel breathless. Just relax, breathe with your nose and do not stress.
Such symptoms are indicative of heart and lung problems. Stay away from addictions if any. If you have severe shortness of breath with symptoms like chest pain, nausea, fainting attacks or change in mental alertness then you are suggested to visit ER urgently. You are in need of urgent medical aid and support. Sometime, it can be life threatening. Get clinically examined by a GP and treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You are suffering from shortness of breath, you have not mentioned any history regarding your past illness, disease, congenital problems that you might be having. You have not mentioned about the medicines you have been taking. Side effects / adverse effects of certain medications may also cause such symptoms. However, the commonest cause of shortness of breath is anxiety. Intense exercises or cold can also cause you to feel breathless. Just relax, breathe with your nose and do not stress.
Such symptoms are indicative of heart and lung problems. Stay away from addictions if any. If you have severe shortness of breath with symptoms like chest pain, nausea, fainting attacks or change in mental alertness then you are suggested to visit ER urgently. You are in need of urgent medical aid and support. Sometime, it can be life threatening. Get clinically examined by a GP and treated at the earliest.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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