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

question-icon

Is Shortness Of Breath Caused Due To Sports Induced Asthma?

default
Posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2014
Question: My daughter is sixteen and plays soccer once a week. She has started to complain about shortness of breath. Could it be sports enduced asthma? My main concern is a blood clot from birth control pills. I have a friend who's daughter was full of them from hers. My daughter takes Otho-Cyclen.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (1 hour later)
Brief Answer: I do not think it is due to blood clot disorder Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX I will like to start by letting you know that I do not think it is as a result of blood clot disorder such as pulmonary embolism. Reason for this is because it is an acute and serious condition that will not only cause mild shortness of breath but severe acute which can often lead to sudden death. In the other hand, your daughter is clearly not receiving enough oxygen to her lungs which could be due to mild asthma or some lung or cardiac diseases. Other causes could be compression of the chest wall, dust in the environment, emotional distress, such as anxiety/panic attacks etc. In any case, I suggest she gets examined by a cardiologist as soon as possible so she can fully evaluated for any existing diseases. Hope this helps and wish you the best. Dr. Nsah
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Nsah Bernard

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2012

Answered : 1704 Questions

premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
Is Shortness Of Breath Caused Due To Sports Induced Asthma?

Brief Answer: I do not think it is due to blood clot disorder Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting on XXXXXXX I will like to start by letting you know that I do not think it is as a result of blood clot disorder such as pulmonary embolism. Reason for this is because it is an acute and serious condition that will not only cause mild shortness of breath but severe acute which can often lead to sudden death. In the other hand, your daughter is clearly not receiving enough oxygen to her lungs which could be due to mild asthma or some lung or cardiac diseases. Other causes could be compression of the chest wall, dust in the environment, emotional distress, such as anxiety/panic attacks etc. In any case, I suggest she gets examined by a cardiologist as soon as possible so she can fully evaluated for any existing diseases. Hope this helps and wish you the best. Dr. Nsah