Question 1

what causes shortness of breath the day after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Sob: Many possibilities some depend on how much alcohol you drank the day before and what your general physical and cardiovascular condition is. Did you aspirate?

Question 2

hi. i am getting shortness of breath when drinking alcohol. any other time i am ok. i generally keep myself fit and do a lot of running which doesn't ?

Accepted Answer

Wondering if you: might have a sulfite allergy. Would discuss with your physician.

Question 3

drinking alcohol following deep breathing exercise resulted in increased sense of inebriation. why is that?

Accepted Answer

No such thing: You may just be more self aware.

Question 4

what to do if i have breathing problems when i drink alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Don't drink alcohol!: Usually alcohol intake in moderation (2 drinks a day, but not 14 on Saturday night!) do not cause any cardiac problems. HOWEVER: drinking large amounts of alcohol may acutely affect cardiac function and make the heart acutely weak. Long term alcohol may deteriorate the heart to the point of dilated cardiomyopathy with subsequent heart failure.
Other explanation could be aspiration into lungs.

Question 5

2nd day of taking l-glutathione (2x/day) and im having difficulty breathing.what should i do? should i drink lots of water to flush it out?

Accepted Answer

Breathing Trouble: means you should go and be evaluated by a physician right away and never take that again.

Question 6

every time i drink something with a temperature cool to cold my chest gets blocked up ,have difficulty breathing and cough, what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Brochospasm: The coldness could induce an asthmatic type of response causing a cough, wheeze or shortness of breath. Bronchdilating inhalers can reverse this reaction in your airways. Discuss this with your physician.

Question 7

i get a sharp pain by my xiphoid process and difficulty breathing only when i drink carbonated drinks. what could be the problem.?

Accepted Answer

Heartburn?: Carbonated drinks can cause indigestion and heartburn, also known as gastroesophageal reflux.  This could cause chest pain and perhaps even difficulty breathing.

Question 8

after a night of very heavy drinking the next 3 - 5 days i have difficulty breathing(need to inhale harder). this has happened several times b4. why?

Accepted Answer

ETOH: Alcohol excess can have varied effects on the body. A better question might be, why are you drinking very heavily?  If you've observed it causes you problems, common sense says "don't do it".

Question 9

is it normal for my baby to pause for a few seconds in between drinking milk.i am not sure if he is having difficulty breathing.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Try it. You cannot swallow &amp; breathe at the same time, both functions use parts of the same channel. An infant should pause during the feeding process although many will not detach or loose perceived suction.

Question 10

i tested positive for covid im having difficulty breathing its like im breathing halfway im steaming using eucalyptus oil and drinking lemon water and some flue medication but it seems my breathing is not getting better?

Accepted Answer

GET TO ER NOW!: You need to get to the ER now. Turn off your computer or phone, and get to ER immediately.  If there is someone who can drive you, even better. Put on a mask while you go to make sure you don't infect others. You need immediate evaluation for pneumonia or other complications. Please do not wait any longer!

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What causes shortness of breath the day after drinking alcohol?

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Hi. i am getting shortness of breath when drinking alcohol. any other time i am ok. i generally keep myself fit and do a lot of running which doesn't ?

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Drinking alcohol following deep breathing exercise resulted in increased sense of inebriation. why is that?

A member asked:

What to do if i have breathing problems when i drink alcohol?

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2nd day of taking l-glutathione (2x/day) and im having difficulty breathing.what should i do? should i drink lots of water to flush it out?

A member asked:

Every time i drink something with a temperature cool to cold my chest gets blocked up ,have difficulty breathing and cough, what could this be?

A member asked:

I get a sharp pain by my xiphoid process and difficulty breathing only when i drink carbonated drinks. what could be the problem.?

A member asked:

After a night of very heavy drinking the next 3 - 5 days i have difficulty breathing(need to inhale harder). this has happened several times b4. why?

A member asked:

Is it normal for my baby to pause for a few seconds in between drinking milk.i am not sure if he is having difficulty breathing.

A member asked:

I tested positive for covid im having difficulty breathing its like im breathing halfway im steaming using eucalyptus oil and drinking lemon water and some flue medication but it seems my breathing is not getting better?

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