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Shortness of breath, upper respiratory illness
Shortness of breath, upper respiratory illness
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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A member asked:
We would like to know what respiratory disorder these symptoms point to do they point to asthma? Wheezing, coughing, especially at night, shortness of breath, pressure/pain in the chest, general tired feeling, restlessness
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A member asked:
What causes twinge or very slight pain in the left chest area? No shortness of breath & no other symptoms. Bp normal. No respiratory issues.
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A 16-year old female asked:
Why do I feel shortness of breath while eating?I did not have any respiratory problem,but in this week,I am facing this problem. I do exercise regularly,but I can't eat anything,what should I do?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Can nadolol make upper respiratory infections worse? Aka more shortness of breath
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A 30-year old female asked:
What are physical signs besides shortness of breath my mom is actively dying from COPD she's in the end stage plus respiratory failure it's only me her and my 2 little ones I'm terrified there going to see her die?
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A 30-year old asked:
Can trace mitral valve regurgitation cause any respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath?
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A 41-year old asked:
Can a respiratory virus cause an arm ache and shortness of breath?
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A 40-year old asked:
Can you get a upper respiratory infection with symptoms of just shortness of breath and lightheaded?
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A 25-year old male asked:
M 26, vaper. Everyday i feel tired and out of breath from the moment I wake up. Constant fear of sudden cardiac death or respiratory failure. Palpitations and shortness of breath whenever i feel off and really obsess over my heartbeats and breathing?
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A 32-year old female asked:
Breathed in and touched black powdered mold last week. now experiencing respiratory symptoms. shortness of breath. runny nose. fatigue. how to treat?
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A 62-year old male asked:
My upper respiratory symptoms are runny nose 24 hour, mild cough, shortness of breath, nasal congestion, stuffy nose.So kindly tell me the best medicine ?
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A 62-year old male asked:
I am suffering from catarrah runny nose nasal congestion cough with shortness of breath phelgmin upper respiratory tract i cannot go to doctor .
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A 35-year old female asked:
Why I feel cold air in the throat when I breath in and feel heavy.its been more than 3 weeks right after the covid 2nd dose.I had GAD earlier. Igot shooting pains,chest sore and numbness these days.is that any respiratory disorder or anxiety disorder?
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A 48-year old asked:
What are three respiratory diseases that cause shorteness of breath?
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A 28-year old male asked:
Hello I have problem with my respiratory system when i take deep breath i always have yawns all time this problem with me for past 8 yeaneei need help?
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A 35-year old female asked:
Could allergic respiratory system & short breath be a reason of depression ?
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A 20-year old male asked:
Yesterday evening and today I have been short of breath, feeling like I need to yawn for relief, could this be a respiratory problem?
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A 22-year old male asked:
I have a short breath problem whenever I suffer from cold.I don't have any other allergies or respiratory problems. It gives wheezing sound.
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A 30-year old female asked:
Dr heidi. I was just thinking should we nebulize daily to ensure that we do nrt have any breathing problems seeing that covid attacks your respiratory system. Or should we rather get inhalers if we struggle to breath.
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A 30-year old female asked:
Everyone talks about hyperventilation and anxiety, but I believe I hyPOventilate. my respiratory rate is always really low and I feel like I 'hold my breath' subconsciously a lot. is this common / possible. thank you?
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A 28-year old female asked:
Can autonomic defiency come &go in flares &can it slow down respiratory rate to the point of stopping breaths during sleep? I get this & awake dizzy.
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A 30-year old female asked:
I had acid reflux 2 years ago which started a wheezing sound when i breath in & out. the Acid reflux was treated successfully & i have never had reflux symptoms. but i still feel the wheezing sometimes & have no respiratory symptoms. is this serious?
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A 26-year old female asked:
Lower respiratory infection caused by smoking too many cigarettes, breath smells like metal, can I use a humidifer or should I stay away fr moisture?
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A 30-year old male asked:
I have a 2 year old child, who is always sick, excessively sweating, not having appetite, coughing always, vomiting and bad breath. I tried different Doctors with no success, some they say he has a respiratory problem and heart.
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A 41-year old female asked:
Are adverse cardiovascular/resporatory reactions to dental local anestesia permanent? Been short of breath for 5 days. I had a bad reaction to dental local couple weeks ago now i can't breath right.
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A 29-year old female asked:
I have respitory problems. Always wheezing. Doc said he cant do anything else. I have a hard time breathing and catching breath could i have lung canc?
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A 24-year old male asked:
If a normal respiratory rate is 12-20 breathes per minute for an adult, and mine is about 6-9. Is this healthy? I do not have any medical conditions.
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A female asked:
Can you get shortness of breath when you are just nervous about something? Or does it mean you have a mental illness like anxiety disorder?
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A 39-year old female asked:
Im on day 5 of Covid. It was mild illness and symptoms have all resolved, though I still feel pretty weak. Can only do easy tasks and need to rest after. No shortness of breath. PulseOx is 99. Is this normal and how long should it last?
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A 23-year old male asked:
After a cold I get a dry shallow feeling in my lungs accompanied by shortness of breath when I wake up, I'm hungry, in crowded places like classroom and when I'm in a car this take years to recover can it be that I have an underlying lung illness ?
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