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Respiratory Disorders (Expert Forum)
Breathing doesn't sem automatic anymore
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Breathing doesn't sem automatic anymore
by Duchess47, Mar 02, 2006 12:00AM
I'm not sure if this even a respiratory issue. I have recently felt like my breathing isn't automatic anymore. In other words I have to remember to take a breath. Does this sound normal? I feel dizzy and sometimes feel like I am going to pass out. Any suggestions? I have recenltly been diagnosed with gastroparesis and have had problems with swallowing, breathing, laryngitis, hoarseness, coughing. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, Mar 06, 2006 12:00AM
, Mar 06, 2006 12:00AM
You will need to have some testing done to know what is causing your symptoms. A laryngoscopy is the first test. An ENT specialist does this using a camera at the end of a small flexible tube, called a fiberoptic laryngoscope. This specialist can look at your vocal cords and the upper part of your windpipe. If this all looks normal then it’s on to the next test.
A tailored barium swallow test, also called a swallowing study is especially helpful in identifying swallowing disorders. This is an x-ray test using fluoroscopy to watch for problems as barium is swallowed. Barium sulfate is a harmless chalky, water-insoluble compound (salt) that does not permit x-rays to pass through it. It causes the digestive tract to stand out in silhouette when viewed through a fluoroscope or seen on x-ray film.
If this testing shows no physical problem, it is possible that your symptoms are due to anxiety with panic.
A tailored barium swallow test, also called a swallowing study is especially helpful in identifying swallowing disorders. This is an x-ray test using fluoroscopy to watch for problems as barium is swallowed. Barium sulfate is a harmless chalky, water-insoluble compound (salt) that does not permit x-rays to pass through it. It causes the digestive tract to stand out in silhouette when viewed through a fluoroscope or seen on x-ray film.
If this testing shows no physical problem, it is possible that your symptoms are due to anxiety with panic.
Member Comments (3)
by charlote, Mar 21, 2006 12:00AM
no this is not all in her head has she ever had her tonsils taken out i have had mine taken out and now i know why people dont have them taken out because they actually help you with your problems and anxieties or something like that .
by G.P., Apr 06, 2006 12:00AM
Have your doctor check for a paralyzed diaphragm.
