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

What Can Cause Suffocation Making Me Faint ?

i came in from my work which was night shift, i had some toast and tea and went to go to bed and i had a tight chest and felt i needed my inhaler, i got back upstairs and collapsed on the bathroom floor and blacked out for over 2 mins and then came round and felt sweaty and cold.
Tue, 31 Oct 2017
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Fainting or syncope can be due to number of reasons. It can be due to low glucose, sudden drop in blood pressure or due to abnormal heart rhythm. If you are feeling chest tightness or palpitation(racing of your heart) then see a cardiologist.
I find this answer helpful
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


Loading Online Doctors....
What Can Cause Suffocation Making Me Faint ?

Fainting or syncope can be due to number of reasons. It can be due to low glucose, sudden drop in blood pressure or due to abnormal heart rhythm. If you are feeling chest tightness or palpitation(racing of your heart) then see a cardiologist.