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Breathing problems? Help!

For a while now I have episodes of breathing problems, where it feels like im not getting enough air in and my heart feels like its going fast, even when it appears to be normal pace..and I get like a weight on my cheast..what could this be?? I had asthma when I was really little but havent has to use a puffer in over 15 years..im 21..my mom gave me her spare puffer just incase I need it, but im not even sure if I need it..I used it a couple times…im confused as to is this asthma, anxiety, or something else? Thank you

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Answer #1

I have COPD. It sounds like, to me, that it could be the Asthma but you have to go to the doctor. Yes, it is stressful.I know. I’m 55 years old and I still get anxiety when I go, but you just have to suck it up and go. Is there someone that could go with you? My son goes with me and if I need for him to go in the exam room with me, he does, just so I won’t be so scared. So, maybe you can take someone with you, but you do need to go so you can find out what’s wrong. It’s also good to take someone so they can help you remember what all the doctor said. Take notes if you need to. Also, I find it better to go to a female doctor. They seem to have a better beside manner, as a rule.

Answer #2

im usually just sitting down when it happens…I feel normal, then I dont..its odd ..I should go see a doc, but I’ve always had this fear of them, which I know sounds silly, but I do..and im afraid of them telling me somethings wrong..as I have really bad stress issues…thanks for your advice :)

Answer #3

There is no telling what it is tell you go to a docot. But asthma can return at anytime you never truly get rid of it, Me and my brother both stoped using our inhalers in the 9th grade, I am still ok, but my brother who is now 24 had to start using his inhaler again because his asthma started getting to him again. Are you having breathing troubles when you are active, still, bothered, concerned it all depends. Yes it could also be anxiety attacks try calming yourself down when you have these episodes and see what it does.

Answer #4

u have assma it means soo you nead to go and git a pump for it

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