Question 1

i swallowed a 2-inch and 3-inch carrot. it got stuck in the center of my esophagus. food/water go down. no breathing problems. will it go down on own?

Accepted Answer

Carrot: Generally something like a carrot that size will move on downstream. If you are having discomfort from it, you should see a doc and get it evaluated.

Question 2

whom to consult for breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Internal Med: A great place to start is with an Internal Medicine Dr that can many times start the appropriate testing and possibly treat you as well. If not then he or she could refer you to a specialist in Pulmonary Medicine.

Question 3

what could be causing my breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: The problem can be related to your airway or your heart. Airway causes include lung conditions such as asthma or bronchitis. It can also be related to the airway higher up such as at the voice box, base of tongue, or nose. Causes can also be related to your heart. If your heart is not effective in pumping out adequate blood, your body may not be getting adequate oxygen.

Question 4

what are common sources of breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Breathing: Breathing involves the air and enough oxygen in it, as well as lack of contaminants in the air. The mechanics of breathing the chest wall and diaphragm have to be functioning normally, the anatomy of the lungs has to be normal. Asthma has obstruction of the breathing tubes as does bronchitis. Abnormalities of the lung tissue and alveoli are also common causes of breathing difficulty.

Question 5

what're the common causes of breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Many...: There are many, many causes of breathing problems. Some are related to the respiratory system (asthma, copd), others to the cardiac system (congestive heart failure). Some problems are due to infection (pneumonia) and others related to trauma (quadriplegia). There are congenital causes (cystic fibrosis) and some causes where the etiology is not known. There are so many causes so see your doctor!

Question 6

if you do have breathing problems what do you do?

Accepted Answer

DOCTOR: There are many serious problems that result in breathing problems. I would strongly recommend that you see a physician for an evaluation so that a proper diagnosis and treatment plan can be developed.

Question 7

my husband has breathing problems, what could be causes?

Accepted Answer

OSA: If your husband's breathing problems occur during sleep, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) should be ruled out. It is by far the most common medical condition in adult men in the US.

Question 8

what are the reasons someone can have breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Myriad reasons.: Having "breathing problems" can stem from anything to true heart or lung problems to merely being out of shape.  Usually persistent breathing issues require some investigations - blood testing, stress test, breathing test, chest Xray.  Do you smoke?  Because smoking can give a younger person shortness of breath.

Question 9

why do so many people in the u.s. have breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Several: In absence of heart and lung disease, breathing problems can be caused by several reasons:
Obesity
De-conditioning and sedentary lifestyles.
Smoking!!!!
Smog, pollen and other environmental reasons
(not much different that our Canadian neighbors)

Question 10

is lamictal linked to breathing problems?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty: Breathing is a rare side effect of lamictal. Seek urgent care if you are struggling to breath.

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I swallowed a 2-inch and 3-inch carrot. it got stuck in the center of my esophagus. food/water go down. no breathing problems. will it go down on own?

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What're the common causes of breathing problems?

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My husband has breathing problems, what could be causes?

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Is lamictal linked to breathing problems?

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