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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My 15-year-old daughter had shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My teen daughter is 15-year-old, 5 feet and 5 inches tall with 115 pounds, a healthy gymnast, she has done gymnastics from her two years of age. She eats well, does not drink soda except every great once in a while. She has been experiencing shortness of breath, leading to some dizzin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After going through your history mostly, it is a due weakness, but if she experiences breathlessness at rest, then you need to consult. Right now, you should give her multivitamin supplements like iron, Folic acid, and Vitamin B complex. Do not let her practice empty... Read Full »