Question 1

still feeling difficulty breathing sometimes after pneumonia. is that normal or not?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Are you getting followup? There is an old adage in medicine that the most important chest x-ray in treating pneumonia is the one taken 6 weeks after treatment (to be sure it's back to normal).  If you're still short of breath, be sure to continue in the care of your doc!

Question 2

i was diagnosed with a partially collaped lung and pneumonia 2 months ago and still have chest pain and difficulty breathing, is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes: I imagine the collapsed lung re-expanded to normal already but another episode of collapse may occur causing persistent symptoms.  After an episode of pneumonia you can feel persistent symptoms of difficulty of breathing.  If there is underlying asthma or cystic fibrosis then persistent symptoms may occur. Asthma and cystic fibrosis predispose to collapsed lungs and pneumonia.

Question 3

hi 
i was recently diagnosed with acute pneumonia.
i am currently taking pulmicort and duolin respules through the nebuliser. after nebulizing with the duolin i have difficulty breathing and i am experiencing sharp chest pains. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Meds: If you are having side effects please see your physician as your meds may need to be changed, good Luck

Question 4

1 week ago, i had an appendectomy. now i have difficulty breathing deeply. is it pneumonia? are there any positions that make it easier to breathe?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Probably atelectasis collapse of small air sacs from not breathing enough. Need deep breathing exercises. See your doc to be sure nothing more serious.

Question 5

does walking for a few hours straight make pneumonia worse if one's having difficulty breathing?

Accepted Answer

Rest and hydration: If you have pneumonia, please rest, drink fluids, and follow up with your physician for shortness of breath.

Question 6

not sure if i perhaps have pneumonia. have difficulty breathing, crackling sound when breathing out, pressing and sore chest, fever that comes and goes. symptoms started on thursday. will it be fine to only go and see a doctor on monday?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath : If you are short of breath, please see a physician today. Your symptoms may indicate pneumonia and treatment should be initiated soon. Drink fluids, rest and treat fever.

Question 7

feeling disturbed, stressed, down, difficulty breathing.don't have any stress as such just basic daily activity  stress .all my blood tats are normal?

Accepted Answer

Psychological: symptoms often have psychological causes. There could be thyroid problem, infection, drug effects. Andd there could also be anxiety/depression treatable with SSRI's. generally.

Question 8

what can cause random feelings of cough but not actually coughing more than normal just a feeling..and sometimes tight chest, but not necessarily difficulty breathing. it comes and goes, im fine when sleeping and laying down watching tv?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide an opinion without additional history, physical examination may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor to see if you may be depressed. Depression is treatable. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 9

is dry nose normal after sinus surgery? three weeks post op with feeling of congestion/difficulty breathing. have had two post op cleaning appointment

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: since the nose has not fully healed yet but If the problem persists beyond 6 weeks or gets much worse then it may be abnormal.

Question 10

i've been having rapid heartbeats panic attacks and difficulty breathing drs. said all test come back normal why is this still happening ?

Accepted Answer

Panic attacks: The attacks of panic and hyperventilation are caused by your emotions, and usually any testing comes back normal.  You need more emotional help from doctors that specialize in treating panic attacks.

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Still feeling difficulty breathing sometimes after pneumonia. is that normal or not?

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I was diagnosed with a partially collaped lung and pneumonia 2 months ago and still have chest pain and difficulty breathing, is this normal?

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Hi i was recently diagnosed with acute pneumonia. i am currently taking pulmicort and duolin respules through the nebuliser. after nebulizing with the duolin i have difficulty breathing and i am experiencing sharp chest pains. is this normal?

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1 week ago, i had an appendectomy. now i have difficulty breathing deeply. is it pneumonia? are there any positions that make it easier to breathe?

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Does walking for a few hours straight make pneumonia worse if one's having difficulty breathing?

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Not sure if i perhaps have pneumonia. have difficulty breathing, crackling sound when breathing out, pressing and sore chest, fever that comes and goes. symptoms started on thursday. will it be fine to only go and see a doctor on monday?

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Feeling disturbed, stressed, down, difficulty breathing.don't have any stress as such just basic daily activity stress .all my blood tats are normal?

A member asked:

What can cause random feelings of cough but not actually coughing more than normal just a feeling..and sometimes tight chest, but not necessarily difficulty breathing. it comes and goes, im fine when sleeping and laying down watching tv?

A member asked:

Is dry nose normal after sinus surgery? three weeks post op with feeling of congestion/difficulty breathing. have had two post op cleaning appointment

A member asked:

I've been having rapid heartbeats panic attacks and difficulty breathing drs. said all test come back normal why is this still happening ?

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