Question 1

do i need to keep taking deep breaths every time the doctor listens to my lungs?

Accepted Answer

Just a few breaths: To help a doctor listen to one's lungs, one can take big breaths through the mouth (without making noises), a few times while the doctor is listening to his back, and another few times while the doctor is listening to his chest. Then a patient can go back to normal breathing while the doctor is listening to his heart. Usually, the doctor will tell the patient when to start taking the big breaths.

Question 2

went to fam doc twice she listened to my lungs said both times they sound good i can breath but i feel like im forcing deep breaths in every 30 secs or so. she said anxiety but its been going on for a week. can she tell how ljngs are listening?

Accepted Answer

Reasonably well: The listening part of the exam is a 1st step. If it's good - there's probably no need for more. If it's bad, a more demanding step like x-ray may be taken. From there, if new evidence is found it can progress. At each stage, a discovered issue may lead to Tx. None was heard in your lungs. Anxiety can be the basis. Consider CBT to eval and teach anxiety mgmt skills. It can be very helpful .

Question 3

is it normal to almost blackout every time the doctor has you breath deep to listen to lungs on exam?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is due to hyperventilation.  Just take slower, fewer breaths.

Question 4

so yesterday and today ive been haveing trouble breathing doc yesterday said it was anxiety i keep taking deep breaths my nose is stuffed up she listened to lungs when i breath throuh my nose i talk

Accepted Answer

Anxiety: Anxiety may cause shortness of breath but this is characterized by no significant breathing symptoms with activity but the shortness of breath sensation is more apt to occur at rest with tendency to take sighing type of deep breaths often. If this is your pattern, stress management and meditation therapy would help. Referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist is recommended.

Question 5

so im not out of breath but i keep trying to take deep breaths. pscholgist said its 100% anxiety doc listened to lungs about 2 weeks ago said clear?

Accepted Answer

Breathing &amp; Anxiety: Lungs are clear; that's a very good sign and probably why the psychologist says it's 100% anxiety. The trick with the breathing is perhaps you're TRYING TOO HARD.  It's like saying, "Damn it, would you relax!"  You can't TRY to relax.  I come from a biofeedback background.  There are 3 parts: 1) breathing "the belly breath", 2) 5-7 breaths per min, and 3) in a "relaxed way."  Slow and easy...

Question 6

hello i have asthma and am having pain in my lung and am having trouble breathing my chest hurts when i take deep breaths .should i go to the doc?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This does not sound like a straight forward asthma flare You could be having some complication of asthma or other condition.

Question 7

lump feelin in throat for 8 months - ent  / lung doc said nothing was in there what else could be? clicking noise with heartbeat in throat when going fast? wheezing  when deep breaths. not gettin pounding heart feeling when pulse is 120 or 130 cance?

Accepted Answer

Needs exam: A 32 y/o with a sensation of a lump in the throat with negative assessment by ENT/Pulmonary: think about esophageal disease (spasm, reflux, diverticulum, etc), enlarged thiroid, congenital malformation such as thyroglossal cyst,  vascular anomaly, etc. 
Psychosomatic causes can also be considered.

Question 8

should i go to a doctor about my high blood pulse? i have been dealing with a serious chest pain, difficulty taking deep breaths at some points, and a high blood pulse consistently of 126. however, i am currently taking medications such as trileptal, aman

Accepted Answer

Chest : Chest pain and tachycardia (high heart rate) are serious symptoms that need to be investigated right away. A heart rate of 126 is not normal regardless of what medication you are taking.
You need a complete history, physical, and diagnostic testing including an ekg. You may be dealing with coronary artery disease. If this is suspected further work up and evaluation by a cardiologist is in order.
Best of luck.

Question 9

36 m - having aching weird pain past month left side chest nipple area. heart doc listening said didnt hear anything. made a echo app to be safe. can it be lungs? did standard blood tests all normal. breathing is good no coughing or shortness breath?

Accepted Answer

: We consider heart pain to classically occur in the central portion of the chest. This is called retrosternal chest distress. The location of your symptom is often caused by noncardiac issues such as rib cage causes.  Lung pathology usually has associated cough,or inspiration pain. Your physician can advise you best.

Question 10

i am feeling tightness in my chest, had a stinging pain in left chest last night and today it is slightly difficult to take deep breaths. will a doctor be able to do an ecg or should i consult cardioligist?

Accepted Answer

ECG: Yes most PCPs have the capability to perform ECG in the office.  That would be a more appropriate starting point to evaluate your symptoms unless you have pre-existing cardiovascular issues then a cardiologist would be better.

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Do I need to keep taking deep breaths every time the doctor listens to my lungs

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Went to fam doc twice she listened to my lungs said both times they sound good i can breath but i feel like im forcing deep breaths in every 30 secs or so. she said anxiety but its been going on for a week. can she tell how ljngs are listening?

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Is it normal to almost blackout every time the doctor has you breath deep to listen to lungs on exam?

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So yesterday and today ive been haveing trouble breathing doc yesterday said it was anxiety i keep taking deep breaths my nose is stuffed up she listened to lungs when i breath throuh my nose i talk

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So im not out of breath but i keep trying to take deep breaths. pscholgist said its 100% anxiety doc listened to lungs about 2 weeks ago said clear?

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Hello i have asthma and am having pain in my lung and am having trouble breathing my chest hurts when i take deep breaths .should i go to the doc?

A member asked:

Lump feelin in throat for 8 months - ent / lung doc said nothing was in there what else could be? clicking noise with heartbeat in throat when going fast? wheezing when deep breaths. not gettin pounding heart feeling when pulse is 120 or 130 cance?

A member asked:

Should i go to a doctor about my high blood pulse? i have been dealing with a serious chest pain, difficulty taking deep breaths at some points, and a high blood pulse consistently of 126. however, i am currently taking medications such as trileptal, aman

A member asked:

36 m - having aching weird pain past month left side chest nipple area. heart doc listening said didnt hear anything. made a echo app to be safe. can it be lungs? did standard blood tests all normal. breathing is good no coughing or shortness breath?

A member asked:

I am feeling tightness in my chest, had a stinging pain in left chest last night and today it is slightly difficult to take deep breaths. will a doctor be able to do an ecg or should i consult cardioligist?

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