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Feel gasping 4 air all day dr said chest is clear i cough alot with clear mucus through day feel i cant breathe properly scared obs are ok last few d?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Short of breath: What is your peak flow, that is simple to check, if it is > 300-350 you are usually breathing enough air ( optimal ~450). You may have an infection like mycoplasma which is indolent and can cause cough responds to zithromax ( if not allergic) ,or post nasal drip wtihout runny nose( responds to elevated head of bed(HOB) ,antihistamines), or reflux (elevated HOB, prevecid/ zantac) Discuss with doc

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Anxiety? >478 breath: Some of the causes for feeling that you can't get enough air include anxiety, congestive heart failure, asthma and emphysema. If you are taking medication for depression or anxiety (as you are) it's likely to be anxiety; especially if the sensation is one of not being able to take a deep breath, i.e.sighing. If your breathing is faster than usual it's likely not anxiety.Search box> bit.ly/1uyQgg8

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