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Medical Conditions - Shortness Of Breath

Shortness of breath is also known as dyspnea. It is the feeling that one has when there is not enough air in the lungs. It is a symptom of asthma, pneumonia, heart attack, heart failure, panic attack, choking, etc.

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How to manage my chronic headaches and breathlessness?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The condition you described sounds less like a true need for positive pressure and more like a breathing-pattern issue.

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Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

Can a 25 year old get alpha-1 when both parents carry gene?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your query.Yes, you can inherit alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency if both of your parents carry this condition or are affected by it.

What is the risk of hantavirus after cleaning mouse droppings?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern.

What would be the breathing capacity after my lung surgery?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read the query and understand your concern.

My brother, 18, has the flu. When should we visit the ER?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. It makes sense to be cautious here, especially when you are seeing symptoms that feel a bit beyond a routine illness.

Answered By
Dr. Ashraf Ghani

Dr. Ashraf Ghani

What explains an EKG with a fluctuating heart rate?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Your ECG (electrocardiography) is normal. (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

Is ventilation needed for shortness of breath and hypoxia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern.

Should my brother get a second opinion for severe asthma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will definitely help you with it In your brother’s situation, taking a second pulmonology opinion is sensible.

How long does recovery take after a severe AFib episode?

Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious symptoms and complications if left untreated.

Answered By
Dr. Abid Saeed

Dr. Abid Saeed

I have shortness of breath with deviated nasal septum and high IgE level. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from sudden shortness of breath for one month and chest tightness.

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