Question 1

why am i getting shortness of breath after drinking water really fast?

Accepted Answer

Sob: Probably something in swallowing mechanics. Would have to observe to see what's going on.

Question 2

it's not a muscle ache i keep getting shortness of breath sometimes my chest hurts and then i get like a cold sweat out of nowhere and i keep seeing stars when i try to get up my arms are not hurting but the top of my back hurts when it starts?

Accepted Answer

SOB sweat stars: This is a complex set of symptoms. Keep a pain etc diary and share your team.

Pain Diary
Keep a diary that notes:
When did it start?
Where does the pain start and go to?
How long does it last?
When (Time of Day) does it happen?
What brings it on?
What makes it worse?
What makes it better?
In general the body will tell us what is wrong if you and we are listening.

Question 3

why does my husband get shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

Short of breath: Shortness of breath is not specific to any one cause. He could be out of shape, or he could be anemic, or have heart or lung disease or..............    If he has asthma and bronchitis already, that's a reason. Discuss with his doctor.

Question 4

i get shortness of breath while i'm at work. is there anything i can do?

Accepted Answer

Plenty: I presume this is stress related so you need to resolve the stress either by talking with your supervisor to change circumstances if this is possible or seeing a counselor to help you learn stress coping techniques.  If you cannot resolve the problem with these you may need to seek a new job.  If this is not stress related see your physician to look for more serious causes www.Medac4u.Com.

Question 5

i get shortness of breath when laying down on back. shortness of breath gets better if i lay on my side, what can it be from?

Accepted Answer

Pleural: effusion ("water on the lung") can produce this and some viral infections may be the "culprit" You need to have a standard Chest Xray as soon as possible....
hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 6

sometimes i shortness of breath but usually it's rare and only happens for a day or so.iv had it nonstop for a few weeks now and can't get ride of it?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Shortness of breath can occur for many reasons, including  congestive heart failure (fluid in lungs), pneumonia (infection), asthma, inflammatory processes, foreign body (aspiration), blood clots (pulmonary embolism), and airway tumors.  There is no way to answer in this limited space.  A thorough physical exam, and likely a chest xray, possibly ecg, ct, pulmonary function tests need to be done.

Question 7

sometimes when i lay down on my left side i feel a second of shortness of breath and goes away. doesn't happen often, but should i get it checked out?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: Yes. You need to be checked. Get a chest x ray, ekg and echo cardiogram to rule cardiac or lung problems.

Question 8

what to do if i get shortness of breath in the spring and autumn. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Asthma: The seasonality of your symptoms suggests that it may be allergen triggered bronchospasm (aka, asthma). Do you cough also? (typical). Do you wheeze? (typical). You can be tested any time of year with a provocative protocol (methacholine challenge) - pulmonary function test. There are very good treatments once the diagnosis is established.

Question 9

why do i feel shortness of breath at night then i get really congested and my  back starts to hurt?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: If you only notice shortness of breath at night, possible causes include allergic nasal congestion with postnasal drippings causing shortness of breath. Lying very flat would aggravate this. If there is any wheezing and/or cough, nocturnal asthma may be occurring due to allergies or changes in temperature and barometric pressure. The cause of the back pain is unclear.  A pulmonologist may help.

Question 10

i feel shortness of breath all day. i get out of breath when i do almost anything. is this anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Possible, but you..: It is certainly possible that significant anxiety can make you feel as though you are out of breath, but you look into this further. Ther are other causes such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulm disease, emphysema etc..It seems that your sob is interfering with your daily activities and so i suggest you consult your doc for an evaluation. Good luck.

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Why am i getting shortness of breath after drinking water really fast?

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It's not a muscle ache i keep getting shortness of breath sometimes my chest hurts and then i get like a cold sweat out of nowhere and i keep seeing stars when i try to get up my arms are not hurting but the top of my back hurts when it starts?

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Why does my husband get shortness of breath?

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I get shortness of breath while i'm at work. is there anything i can do?

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I get shortness of breath when laying down on back. shortness of breath gets better if i lay on my side, what can it be from?

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Sometimes i shortness of breath but usually it's rare and only happens for a day or so.iv had it nonstop for a few weeks now and can't get ride of it?

A member asked:

Sometimes when i lay down on my left side i feel a second of shortness of breath and goes away. doesn't happen often, but should i get it checked out?

A member asked:

What to do if i get shortness of breath in the spring and autumn. is that normal?

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Why do i feel shortness of breath at night then i get really congested and my back starts to hurt?

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I feel shortness of breath all day. i get out of breath when i do almost anything. is this anxiety?

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