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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Breathing Problems
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Breathing Problems
by jmc66, Jan 28, 2005 12:00AM
I'm a 38 year old mother of 3. Healthy, active, non-smoker. I run about 20 miles a week, mostly on trails, also work out at the gym, cycle, whatever I can get in. I have a history of breathing issues, primarily in the fall when the temps drop. Seems like allergies trigger my breathing issues. Sometimes it's wheezing, other times inability to get a deep breath. The last few weeks it's been that I can't get a deep breath. I draw involuntarily draw in deeply for air, but come up short. Sometimes it results in the start of a yawn, the yawn doesn't always come through for me. If I try to do deep breathing I get light-headed. This has been pretty constant for about a week now, and I'm feeling light-headed almost constantly now. I'd love to know what is causing this, and what I can do to correct it. I was prescribed an inhaler years ago, and used to hit it when it got bad, but I cannot stand the effect the drug has on me --I get jittery and dizzy. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
JMC
JMC
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
, Feb 14, 2005 12:00AM
To find out the nature of the problem that is causing your symptoms a thorough physical exam needs to be done and testing. Spirometry is a simple breathing test. This test provides detailed information about how your lungs are working. It will show if there is obstruction in the airways of your lungs. If a lung problem is found, a pulmonologist would be the type of specialist to identify the lung problem causing your symptoms and the best treatment.
