Question 1

i am now having trouble breathing, help?

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If you are having: Significant trouble breathing  your safest bet would be to evaluated at the nearest emergency room. You should not drive yourself if breathing is too difficult.  Take care.

Question 2

trouble breathing whenever it gets cold ?

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Reactive airway: or hypersensitive airways  to changes  in ambient temperature.

May indicate asthmatic tendency. Best way to diagnose is Pulmonary function testing.

Question 3

why do i have trouble breathing at night?

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Sleep apnea: Obstructive sleep apnea is a major cause of difficulty breathing at night.  This can contribute to a host of other medical conditions, so it is best to follow with a doctor who can evaluate your specific situation.  A sleep study may be ordered to better help assess your problem.

Question 4

i have trouble breathing when i lay down?

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Orthopnea: Orthopnea is shortness of breath which occurs while laying flat.  It is most commonly seen with congestive heart failure but can also be seen with certain pulmonary disorders or even abdominal obesity.  Sleeping propped up in a bed or sitting up in a chair often helps. Please follow up with your doc. Good luck.

Question 5

why do i have trouble breathing when i work out?

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Many possibilities. : Shortness of breath with exercise can be caused by many things. Heart disease, as well as simple (asthma) and more complex pulmonary (lung) problems should be sought.  This assumes you are not simply deconditioned (aka out of shape) relative to the intensity of exercise you're doing. See a good doctor and describe your symptoms. I'd need at least that and a physical exam to help you more.

Question 6

what would cause sudden severe trouble breathing?

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Go to Emergency Room: Several life threatening conditions can cause sudden onset difficulty breathing including spontaneous pneumothorax, asthma, pulmonary embolism, heart valve failure.  Call 911 and get to hospital immediately.

Question 7

i woke up in the morning, trouble breathing,  why?

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Still?: If you still have troubles breathing then I would see your Dr. Could be anxiety, or lung issue. Any racing heart or irregular heart rate? Cold syptoms? At your young age, not likely anything with the heart but seek MD if you still have troubles.

Question 8

what could be causing me to have trouble breathing?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If you're having trouble breathing, go to your nearest er.

Question 9

age 16, trouble breathing when laying on right side?

Accepted Answer

Intestinal issues: See a Pulmonologist first, if the doc said that it is fine then it is your intestine.  You are too young to experience intestinal issue.  Are you having enough sea salt intake?  You need to take up to one tsp a day.  At your age you may start with 1.2 tsp.  Build up a sweat and taste your perspiration on your upper part of your arm if it is not salty than you are salt deficient.

Question 10

i am having trouble breathing when i lie on my left side?

Accepted Answer

Thorough evaluation: Having trouble breathing in any position is not a healthy sign. Best to see the M.D. for a thorough evaluation and necessary imaging studies.  One is encouraged to do so soon, if possible.

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