HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath

I can't breathe. I'm only 15 years old and I get this a lot but not this bad. I have tried Vicks and Asthma inhaler but it's not working. I read that it'd be easier if I was sitting up, but that's not helping either. I have to take short gasps of air when I try to breathe. Please help me out. Thanks - Sarah Hetherington
( YYYY@YYYY )
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

You need to speak to your parents or guardians about this concern.

Difficulty breathing may be related to varied causes such as: (1)problems with the lungs such as asthma. Since you are a known asthmatic and having trouble breathing, an acute asthmatic attack should be considered first of all.
You need to speak to some one and get assessed quickly

(2)nasal obstruction
due to infection, allergic rhinitis, mass in the nose, abnormal structure of the nose

(3)any obstruction or abnormality along the upper airway-pharynx, larynx, trachea

(4)heart disease

(5)anxiety- this is only considered if the other conditions are ruled out

I hope this helps

I find this answer helpful

Note: For further information on diet changes to reduce allergy symptoms or to boost your immunity, Ask here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Respiratory therapy


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic You need to speak to your parents or guardians about this concern. Difficulty breathing may be related to varied causes such as: (1)problems with the lungs such as asthma. Since you are a known asthmatic and having trouble breathing, an acute asthmatic attack should be considered first of all. You need to speak to some one and get assessed quickly (2)nasal obstruction due to infection, allergic rhinitis, mass in the nose, abnormal structure of the nose (3)any obstruction or abnormality along the upper airway-pharynx, larynx, trachea (4)heart disease (5)anxiety- this is only considered if the other conditions are ruled out I hope this helps