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What Causes Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath?

im 16,and cant do anything but walk to where I need to go. Because I live in texas it gets hot during the summer,its never been a problem but recently I have been getting extremely dehydrated and over heated. Ive had shortness of breath and dizzyness because of the heat. Ive lost 5-10lbs recently but im not sure if its a health problem or not. Another note,not sure if its related,ill occasionally have pains in my chest and ribs. Ive had bronchitis before but im not sure what this is.
Wed, 27 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more.
Bronchitis can precipitate in certain weather conditions. And your symptoms liked breathlessness, chest pain etc are more suggestive of bronchitis.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone).
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of bronchitis is more. Bronchitis can precipitate in certain weather conditions. And your symptoms liked breathlessness, chest pain etc are more suggestive of bronchitis. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You will mostly improve with inhaled bronchodilator (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone). Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.