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I can not seem to take a full breath
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I can not seem to take a full breath
by BREATHLESSINNC, May 09, 2004 12:00AM
For the past few days it seems that I can't take a full breath. I had a cold about a week ago but it only lasted about 5 days and never really became serious. I feel like there is a weight on my chest and I have a feeling that I need to yawn all the time but even these are shallow.I am a smoker but only about 2 or 3 a day and for the past week none at all. there is pain in my upper chest I think from trying so hard to take a deep breath, over all I feel fine I am very active and my energy level has not decreased. This problem has come up all at once any ideas.
Doctor's Answer
by National Jewish, May 19, 2004 12:00AM
, May 19, 2004 12:00AM
Some viruses, especially the adenoviruses that cause colds, can cause severe chest pain, often called “the devil’s grip”. However, to find out the nature of the problem that is keeping you from taking a full breath and causing this weight on your chest and pain in your upper chest you will need to have a thorough physical exam by your doctor. A good test to start with is a chest x-ray and possibly an electrocardiogram (EKG) to see if there is any other cause.
Congratulations on cutting down on the amount that you are smoking. Look upon this as a sign that you should stop smoking. At this time quitting smoking is the most important thing that you can do for yourself! You may want to look at our Quit Smoking Topic Center at http://www.nationaljewish.org/topic/smoking_cessation.html for ways to help you smoke no more. Also check with your doctor for other quit smoking resources in your area.
Congratulations on cutting down on the amount that you are smoking. Look upon this as a sign that you should stop smoking. At this time quitting smoking is the most important thing that you can do for yourself! You may want to look at our Quit Smoking Topic Center at http://www.nationaljewish.org/topic/smoking_cessation.html for ways to help you smoke no more. Also check with your doctor for other quit smoking resources in your area.
