Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I am having trouble breathing and having a hard time catching my breath just sitting. i am a non-smoker, but my husband smokes, but not in the house because i am allergic to the smoke. i don't feel like it is a cold or the flu either because i don't have
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
This : This is considered an urgent matter and needs to be evaluated by a medical professional right away. Shortness of breath can be due to many things. The most concerning are asthma, heart failure, heart attack, severe allergic reaction etc.. Muscle weakness also has many causes, that may or may not be related. Regardless please schedule a visit with your primary care provider right away. Good luck.
Answered 10/3/2016
5.3k views
See a doctor: If you are having difficulty breathing or catching your breath at rest then you really need to see a doctor!
Answered 2/2/2015
5.2k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
My 9 year old daughter has costochondritis and she has build up flem in her chest finds it hard to breath I'm i doing things right to break it up by vaprior n lemon tea and honey Vicks on chest n back n and children Advil cold n flu or do I take her to ho
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Do I have the flu or a common cold? My symptoms are : cough, sneezing, chills, vomiting, hurting stomach, hard to breath without coughing, headache, had a fever, runny nose
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Am i feeling heart palpitations, hard time breathing, throat blocked, flu like symptom's?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I am experiencing wheezing (worsened by: breathing in cold air, psychological stress, after exercise, lying flat, exposure to secondhand smoke, during cold or flu) (quality: occurs with skin flushing (turning red and hot)) , shortness of breath (time fra
Tightness in chest Difficulty breathing in morning and night Shortness of breath when lying Chronic coughing worsened in cold weather (even when indoors) on-going for longer than 3 months) GP treated for flu/bronchitis, no relief in symptoms
I have sore joints and muscles. No temperature slight headache. Took a disprin to ease the symptoms. No problems breathing or holding my breath. No sore throat. Occasional cough. Should I be concerned. Had a flu injection. ?
Smoked a illegal THC vape cartrage now I habe flu like symptoms, chest pain when breathing. Stopped smoking it a day ago. There's like 6 other people i know who smoke this brand and are fine.. Do i just have a cold? Should i go to my doctor?
My 9 month old baby girl is very sick with cold cough and flu and also her fever is getting high n some times low + vomits at night. She can't breath?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
