Breathlessness

[abdullah69]

I am a boy 17 years old. For the past few weeks, whenever i wake up, i have shortness of breath, which lasts for almost an hour, after that everything is normal. I had an ECG. the report was normal. i play also and while playing or climbing stairs or even running, there is not a sign of breathlessness. suggest some remedies.

[gg1978]

Shortness of breath can be a sign of anxiety. Do you ever feel dizzy?

[zfallon1]

it sounds like u been having COPD Symptoms, u should talk to a doctor about that..

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Early morning breathlessness or getting up breathless from sleep can be due to either sleep apnea or due to gastric reflux causing choking.
Take Omeprazole empty stomach in morning and an antacid gel at bedtime. Refrain from smoking, alcohol, fuzzy drinks and spicy food. See if this helps.
Life style changes that will help include: Avoid heavy meals and eat frequent small meals. Avoid too much of caffeine, tea, smoking, fried food and drinks both alcoholic and non alcoholic fuzzy ones. Avoid heavy exercises within 4 hours of a heavy meal. Raise the head end of the bed by pillows to 30 degrees. Avoid lying down for least 2 hours after food. Maybe these tips will help you.
If all these do not help, then you may need to consult a sleep specialist. Take care!