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My daughter is 16 years old. She does not drink or smoke. On Dec. 7, she told me that she felt like she couldn't get enough air, so she was yawning. On Dec. 9, we were in the ER because she felt like she couldn't breathe. Tests were run. X rays were taken. The doc pronounced her okay. She had been taking Birth control pills for 2 weeks. We feared PE, but that was found to not be the case. She was taking the hormones to regulate her cycle. She had been having 2 periods a month for a couple of months. Doc advised to take her off new medication.
Followed up with PCP. Did lung function test. It was fine. Did thyroid test. It was also fine. PCP suggested anxiety. Put her on Atavan. She took for 2 days, but side effects made her feel worse. We reduced stressors in her life, but breathing is still not good. She knows she is getting 100% oxygen, but she feels like she can't get a satisfying breath. She wants help, but I don't know where to go. She says that she doesn't feel anxious. Breathing problem is all the time, in all places, under all conditions.
I have asthma, but all docs have dismissed this due to x-rays and lung function tests. She did have tonsillitis at the beginning of October. Took antibiotic and had a steroid shot. After that, periods became heavy and often. Was also being treated for skin condition on fingers at about the same time. Using Halobetasol Propionate Ointment nightly.
Uses Zyrtec nightly to control allergies and eczema.
Please help us. We need to know where to turn.
Followed up with PCP. Did lung function test. It was fine. Did thyroid test. It was also fine. PCP suggested anxiety. Put her on Atavan. She took for 2 days, but side effects made her feel worse. We reduced stressors in her life, but breathing is still not good. She knows she is getting 100% oxygen, but she feels like she can't get a satisfying breath. She wants help, but I don't know where to go. She says that she doesn't feel anxious. Breathing problem is all the time, in all places, under all conditions.
I have asthma, but all docs have dismissed this due to x-rays and lung function tests. She did have tonsillitis at the beginning of October. Took antibiotic and had a steroid shot. After that, periods became heavy and often. Was also being treated for skin condition on fingers at about the same time. Using Halobetasol Propionate Ointment nightly.
Uses Zyrtec nightly to control allergies and eczema.
Please help us. We need to know where to turn.
Hi, everyone,
For almost a whole month I wasn't able to take deep breaths, but I can do it now and here's what I did.
All I did was drink a hot lemonade (hot water with lemon and honey bee, only) 4 nights in a row right before going to bed. Do this after brushing your teeth since it's better not to drink cold water after drinking a hot lemonade.
Second natural medicine I took was honey bee, lemon and margarine, all this melt in a spoon, and must be still warm. This may sound bizarre for some people, but since it is all natural, it won't have any second effects.
These 2 things worked for me, so you guys can give it a try and may have you healthy again.
Wish you all the best.
For almost a whole month I wasn't able to take deep breaths, but I can do it now and here's what I did.
All I did was drink a hot lemonade (hot water with lemon and honey bee, only) 4 nights in a row right before going to bed. Do this after brushing your teeth since it's better not to drink cold water after drinking a hot lemonade.
Second natural medicine I took was honey bee, lemon and margarine, all this melt in a spoon, and must be still warm. This may sound bizarre for some people, but since it is all natural, it won't have any second effects.
These 2 things worked for me, so you guys can give it a try and may have you healthy again.
Wish you all the best.
Well there are so many causes it's really not even funny. What are her other symptoms if any?.. tachycardia? BradyCardia? She could have dysautonomia causing insufficient blood to her heart which cano cause severe dyspnea, respiratory muscle weakness, Anemia, gi issues can also cause dyspnea, VCD ( I believe that was mentioned), other blood disorder like (too many to count), PFO shunting I mean there are just so many causes... the basics first how did it all start? Was there a trigger? How long? Does she have more relief in one position vs. Another? Does she have it on exertion, rest or both?
I had the same problem when I was 10 and it happened in summer. I felt like this one time all of sudden I felt like I couldn't get enough air. I started panicking and my uncle and aunt started helping me out. They told my parents I would be fine so nothing happened. After a week it really started showing, my parents kept me home while everyone was having fun. My grandma was keeping my in check and was always their for me. Continued to happened 2 weeks. One time I thought I was ready to go on a trip so my parents were really glad but in the middle of the trip I started to feel it again and they send me to the hospital. Took 2 hours and then I got checked. They did all kinds do test and all of them were fine. They started to recognize and started taking me to serveral therapist and doctors. Sent me medication. Nothing worked, until one day my grandpa told me to pray and ask God to help me.I prayed and prayed to God every day balling out crying asking for forgiveness to help me and etc.one day a miracle happened that'll I never forget. It just vanished of that feeling and fear.I was living happy again and just rejoiced. I told everyone of how happy I was and how the Lord helped me. Hopefully you guys find the Lord to help you. He literally helped me from this feeling of not enough air. All you have to do is believe in him. I'm not kidding at all. I'll pray for you. Hopefully the Lord helps you :).
Look up Babesia - this is a red blood cell parasite (Lyme coinfection) I had it and was treated and it went a way. It's very odd sensation. It's called air hunger google that and Babesia and you will find a lot of information. Good Luck!
Started recently, have had it in the past on occasion. Don't feel stressed as such, but have stressful work and have stressful family situation - Living with father with dementia (Mum recently passed away), one daughter just left on a world trip alone, the other has a hubby trying to find a job. Sometimes anxiety is expressed in our body and we don't realise we are suffering from it. I am grateful for some ideas about how to relieve the symptoms. Feel EXTREMELY negative about taking medication for anxiety or other issues. It seems it is not a recognised ailment and the medical world feel that they have to medicate against everything. People, unless you are really ill, try not to put artificial ingredients into your bodies. ... And that is all I have to say about that. :)
The only things I can think of might be asthma or VCD (Vocal cord dysfunction)
If you suspect asthma, talk to a doctor and see how your daughter does on an inhaler for a 4 week period.
If the inhaler doesn't work, talk to a doctor about the possibility of VCD.
VCD and asthma are closely related, however VCD is often misdiagnosed as asthma. Inhalers and asthma medication doesn't help relieve VCD symptoms and attacks.
Best of luck and hope I helped
If you suspect asthma, talk to a doctor and see how your daughter does on an inhaler for a 4 week period.
If the inhaler doesn't work, talk to a doctor about the possibility of VCD.
VCD and asthma are closely related, however VCD is often misdiagnosed as asthma. Inhalers and asthma medication doesn't help relieve VCD symptoms and attacks.
Best of luck and hope I helped
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