Is it Asthma?

[Nobreath]

I am 18 and I have been suffering from breathing difficulty for at least 6-7 years but it has got worse in the last couple years. Occasionally it may be accompanied by a slight yet piercing pain in the chest. Is it asthma?

[ChitChatNine]

Hi .. WELCOME to our Community!

You may want to repost on our resp. disorders expert forum http://www.medhelp.org/forums/Respiratory-Disorders/show/61 where a Dr. from Nati'l Jewish may be able to help you. We are patients on this community and unable to diagnose but I hope you feel better.  You should be seen by a physcian to make sure all is ok and meds, if needed, can be prescribed.

Let us know how you make out.

C~

[Nobreath]

Additional information:
Gender-male
Occasionally blood comes out with cough
The problem does not seem to bother me when I'm occupied with something but seems to attack when I'm not busy- e.g before sleeping.

Please, the breathing is intolerable especially at night.