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What Causes Recurring Shortness Of Breath?

hello, im 19 and i have no health insurance. i dont want to go to the hospital unless its absolutely necessary. for about 2-3 months now ive had a hard time keeping my breath up. usually i dont get shortness of breath untill i lay down, mostly when im going to bed. but its progressively getting worse and i when it starts it feels like i have a cinderblock sitting on my chest. any suggestions?
Tue, 24 Oct 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
At your age of 19 years, stress and anxiety are the most likely cause for your symptoms.
But better to first rule out valvular heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
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 Recurring Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. At your age of 19 years, stress and anxiety are the most likely cause for your symptoms. But better to first rule out valvular heart diseases. So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. 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.