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Shortness of breath
Actually I am facing shortness of breath I am breathing normal but when it comes to that one long breathe after short ones I fill like my lungs are no filling properly and I also feel heavy in my chest when I go through this but it don't last long only for some time specially at sleeping but when I put 2 pillows under my head and then I am ok and then I sleep peacefully no other symptoms nothing
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Hi, these sensations of not being able to take a satisfying deep breath is due to anxiety, stress, or acid reflux.
If it continues or worsens, a consultation would help clarify this.
Feel free to consult for further guidance.
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The feeling of not being able to take a satisfying deep breath or needing to sigh is a pattern very commonly seen with anxiety-related breathing, where the brain feels the air is not enough even when oxygen levels are normal. However, the fact that you feel better sleeping with two pillows (needing the head elevated) is a symptom called orthopnea, which while often benign can sometimes point to the heart or lungs not working at full capacity while lying flat â this needs proper evaluation. Since you are 20 years old, the cause is most likely not serious, but it should not be ignored.
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Please get a physical examination, ECG, and chest X-ray done to rule out any cardiac or respiratory cause. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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You should consult ent specialist,,for further evalution
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Get cbp, x ray chest, lung function tests done and share results. Then I can help you further.
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This may be due to anxiety/panic breathing, acidity/reflux, allergy/asthma, or anemia. Since it is more while lying down and improves with 2 pillows, reflux or breathing-related issue is possible.
consult a physician if it repeats. Check CBC, thyroid, ECG, and chest/lung evaluation if needed. Avoid heavy dinner, caffeine, and lying down immediately after food.
Go urgent if severe breathlessness, chest pain, fainting, blue lips, wheezing, or oxygen
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Juz take ecg xray echo.. pulse bp values shud be correlated
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Better if you visit pulmonologist once for evaluation, never know.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Its airway Obstruction
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Avoid sugar rice potatoes
Walk
Do connect and consult
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