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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
BREATHING PROBLEM
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BREATHING PROBLEM
by flyinws6, Jan 13, 2005 12:00AM
FOR ABOUT 4-5 YEARS I HAVE HAD IM MY OPINION A WEIRD BREATHING PROBLEM.I GET THIS WEIRED FEELING IN MY CHEST(ALMOST LIKE A SHORTNESS IN BREATH MAYBE)WELL ILL TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND IT WILL GO AWAY FOR A FEW MINUTES SOMETIMES LONGER,THEN IT WILL COME BACK UNTIL I TAKE A DEEP BREATH AGAIN.NOW THIS WONT HAPPEN EVERYDAY SOMETIMES ILL GO A COUPLE OF WEEKS AND IT WONT BOTHER ME.USUALLY WHEN IT HAPPENS IT SEEMS LIKE MY THROAT AND MOUTH GET DRY.I DONT HAVE A COUGH/FEEL FATIGUED/COUGH BLOOD OR ANYTHIN LIKE THAT.IM 23 YEARS OLD.ANY INFO WOULD GREATLY HELP
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
Certainly ongoing shortness of breath is a sign that there is a problem, especially in a 23-year-old. To know for sure if this is due to a lung problem you will need to have testing done. Generally testing for a breathing problem starts with a simple breathing test called spirometry. This test provides detailed information about how your lungs are working. If your shortness of breath is due to a lung problem, this testing should identify the cause.
You will need to have a thorough exam by a doctor to find out the nature of the problem and the best treatment. This should include a chest x-ray. If your chest x-ray is clear, you should have a ventilation perfusion (VQ) lung scan. These tests would check for other breathing problems that would be treated differently. The most important thing is to be sure there is no serious heart or lung problem.
You will need to have a thorough exam by a doctor to find out the nature of the problem and the best treatment. This should include a chest x-ray. If your chest x-ray is clear, you should have a ventilation perfusion (VQ) lung scan. These tests would check for other breathing problems that would be treated differently. The most important thing is to be sure there is no serious heart or lung problem.
