Question 1

shortness of breath after eating. how to prevent this?

Accepted Answer

Short of breath: Unusual symptom, go see a doc to be checked out.

Question 2

i feel  a little shortness of breath after eating in morning only?

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Hard to say: Unfortunately, it's hard to determine exactly what's going with the limited symptoms you describe; though it's not common to have shortness of breath after eating.  It could be possibly related to reflux or microaspiration(as in food going down the wrong pipe).  With shortness of breath, you'd probably be best served with an in-person evaluation by your doctor.

Question 3

i feel shortness of breath after eating a high sodium food, should i be concerned?

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See dr.: It is not normal to be short of breath while at rest. It may be time to see a physician for a pulmonary and cardiac exam, vital signs, etc. Please see a physician  and when next short of breath, ASAP.

Question 4

how come i get shortness of breath after eating certain candies?

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Allergic : You might be allergic to something in the candies , to sugar or to any content of the candies.

Question 5

my mom has been having bouts of shortness of breath after eating.  she is 68 yrs old this lasts 15 minutes with coughing.  she has had for 30 days?

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Aspiration?: One possibility could be aspiration of food into the respiratory tract. She might benefit from a videoesophagogram or modified barium swallow test with an speech therapist.  Other common conditions are gerd or gastroesophageal reflux.  I would suggest a gastrointestinal evaluation.

Question 6

please tell me, could a hiatal hernia cause shortness of breath after eating?

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Yes: A hiatal hernia is when the intra-abdominal contents of the upper abdomen protrude into the mediastinum or chest.  If the contents are large enough, it can press on adjacent organs, ie heart and lungs, and create difficulties breathing or increasing activities.

Question 7

why do i feel shortness of breath after eating and while lying down that comes with chest tightness?

Accepted Answer

: GERD? Swalloing air? if so belching may help.

If GERD try elections head of bed on 8 inch blocks. Gravity never sleeps.

Question 8

why do i always have shortness of breath after eating, in mid night and when overly tired? i have no asthma..

Accepted Answer

Reflux: The most likely cause of your breathing problem is gastro-esophageal reflux or what is common.Y called heartburn.  Going to bed with a full stomach increases the likely-hood that acid from the stomach can leak into the esophagus and cause chest symptoms including cough, chest tightness and voice change.  Treatment includes antacids, h-2 blockers and protein-pump inhibitors.

Question 9

i am asthmatic and my inhaler usually doesnt do much for me so i use a nebilizer. in previous years, my attack usually come twice or three times a year during rainy season, recently i noticed i have shortness of breath regularly after eating?

Accepted Answer

Spacer device: The inhaler has better delivery with a spacer device. Mold and pollen in the air may be possible triggers of your asthma. Stay indoors during the rainy season as much as possible. The shortness of breath after eating may be due to bronchospasm and reflux. Avoid spicy foods, eat slowly and take an anti reflux medication to gauge whether this helps. A virtual appt, Healthtap or your PCP.

Question 10

dear doctors it is a time of fasting after eating eat i feel dizzy and tired and shortness of breath i hope you help me.

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Please see a doctor: This is not normal and you should be checked out.

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My mom has been having bouts of shortness of breath after eating. she is 68 yrs old this lasts 15 minutes with coughing. she has had for 30 days?

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Why do i feel shortness of breath after eating and while lying down that comes with chest tightness?

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Why do i always have shortness of breath after eating, in mid night and when overly tired? i have no asthma..

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I am asthmatic and my inhaler usually doesnt do much for me so i use a nebilizer. in previous years, my attack usually come twice or three times a year during rainy season, recently i noticed i have shortness of breath regularly after eating?

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Dear doctors it is a time of fasting after eating eat i feel dizzy and tired and shortness of breath i hope you help me.

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