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Can Stress Cause Shortness Of Breath?
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I do not talk of bronchitis because I have no cough most of the time just in the morning and that is for a minute or so and thats it. No mucus to cough up. so I figure there is no bronchitis.
Emphysema, Air trapping, my pfts show nothing and when I run short of breath I force air out but get little to nothing. I thought when I could not get a breath in that it was air trapping, now i believe it is constricted and inflammed airways. is that assumption correct?
I do not cough like emphy nor do i have mucus. I just have airways that constrict and chest that gets tight and makes breathing harder.
When rescue inhalers seem to not work is that because the stress is causing the issue and not something else. Does the same fall for the Flovent long term to seem to lack effectiveness.
When it nothing seems to open airway, then i get to think its a non reversable or lung disease issue.
Fill me in on inhalers and why it worked for the pft but doesnt seem to now
I do not talk of bronchitis because I have no cough most of the time just in the morning and that is for a minute or so and thats it. No mucus to cough up. so I figure there is no bronchitis.
Emphysema, Air trapping, my pfts show nothing and when I run short of breath I force air out but get little to nothing. I thought when I could not get a breath in that it was air trapping, now i believe it is constricted and inflammed airways. is that assumption correct?
I do not cough like emphy nor do i have mucus. I just have airways that constrict and chest that gets tight and makes breathing harder.
When rescue inhalers seem to not work is that because the stress is causing the issue and not something else. Does the same fall for the Flovent long term to seem to lack effectiveness.
When it nothing seems to open airway, then i get to think its a non reversable or lung disease issue.
Fill me in on inhalers and why it worked for the pft but doesnt seem to now
Brief Answer:
Excessive stress related inflammation is working against the drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your direct query.
It is better nothing today fall in bronchitis a day emphysema controversy as you are not having any of them.
Drugs (inhalers) are not working because of continuous excessive stress in your life.
This is the only possible explanation.
There is clear cut correlation between your stress level add your symptoms. More stress more symptoms, less stress, less symptoms.
This is what I have observed over the time while talking with you.
I might be wrong.
Excessive stress related inflammation is working against the drugs.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your direct query.
It is better nothing today fall in bronchitis a day emphysema controversy as you are not having any of them.
Drugs (inhalers) are not working because of continuous excessive stress in your life.
This is the only possible explanation.
There is clear cut correlation between your stress level add your symptoms. More stress more symptoms, less stress, less symptoms.
This is what I have observed over the time while talking with you.
I might be wrong.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
so just too much stress going on.
Brief Answer:
You should do things you like the most.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should only do things you like the most.
As far as I know you love watching you tube, playing guitar, sleeping etc.
So do all these things and I am sure you will relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
You should do things you like the most.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should only do things you like the most.
As far as I know you love watching you tube, playing guitar, sleeping etc.
So do all these things and I am sure you will relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Just when I think you have gone to bed and I will see an answer later, you XXXXXXX me and pop up with a reply, Ha ha.
You are close to my favorites.
I like Movies, including those on UTube.
Playing bass guitar yes
Sleeping most Definitely
And doing very little work not so good, lets my mind wander.
Oh, I am slowly going through all 4 of my accounts making sure I have closed and rated. You should be seeing lots of money from these closes
You are close to my favorites.
I like Movies, including those on UTube.
Playing bass guitar yes
Sleeping most Definitely
And doing very little work not so good, lets my mind wander.
Oh, I am slowly going through all 4 of my accounts making sure I have closed and rated. You should be seeing lots of money from these closes
Brief Answer:
It's early for me to go to bed.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No No. It's early for me to go to bed. I usually sleeps at 12am. So it's still more than 1 hour.
And yes you should do things you like most.
And Thanks for including me in your likes list.
I am obliged by this.
And now I tell you that you should sell your old guitar and buy new one you wished for. Yes, I am telling this.
And I am here not for money. I love to solve people 's problems. And I found this platform worthy for this. So I am doing this.
It's early for me to go to bed.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
No No. It's early for me to go to bed. I usually sleeps at 12am. So it's still more than 1 hour.
And yes you should do things you like most.
And Thanks for including me in your likes list.
I am obliged by this.
And now I tell you that you should sell your old guitar and buy new one you wished for. Yes, I am telling this.
And I am here not for money. I love to solve people 's problems. And I found this platform worthy for this. So I am doing this.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
You are a fine fine man,
Selling the bass could be easy but,...... The one I want is not on sale yet.
I should sell all I want to get rid of, take the money and put it in the market to earn some money until the bass I want comes up for sale. Then take the money and buy.
So I need to reduce stress, but also cut out spicy food and no caffeine per Dr Bhavsar. Such a tough Dr, takes away all my goodies and gives back help and bass guitars.
I assume that the airways when tight do not let air out quickly either do they. Just like coming in, it gets slowed down going out. That would explain some of my airway fun
Selling the bass could be easy but,...... The one I want is not on sale yet.
I should sell all I want to get rid of, take the money and put it in the market to earn some money until the bass I want comes up for sale. Then take the money and buy.
So I need to reduce stress, but also cut out spicy food and no caffeine per Dr Bhavsar. Such a tough Dr, takes away all my goodies and gives back help and bass guitars.
I assume that the airways when tight do not let air out quickly either do they. Just like coming in, it gets slowed down going out. That would explain some of my airway fun
Brief Answer:
Yes, you are right.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your thinking is correct.
More stress, more inflammation of smaller airways so more difficulty in breath in and out.
But don't think too much in this direction.
Just relax your mind and divert your thoughts.
You must be in bed and ready for sleep.
I guess this is your relaxation time. Is it?
Do utilize this time so that you can get sound sleep.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Yes, you are right.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, your thinking is correct.
More stress, more inflammation of smaller airways so more difficulty in breath in and out.
But don't think too much in this direction.
Just relax your mind and divert your thoughts.
You must be in bed and ready for sleep.
I guess this is your relaxation time. Is it?
Do utilize this time so that you can get sound sleep.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Yes I was sleeping when you replied. But I woke at two. Had panic hormones sending out. Not sure why. Tried to fall asleep. Had to take a Xanax at 4. Fell asleep 5:15 up at 6. That does not make for good night
Brief Answer:
This is not good thing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Oh. This is not good thing.
I thing your snoring and sleep apnea is waking you up at midnight.
I am not sure but this is my belief. Do you agree on this?
Have you taken Xanax at night? Before going to bed?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
This is not good thing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Oh. This is not good thing.
I thing your snoring and sleep apnea is waking you up at midnight.
I am not sure but this is my belief. Do you agree on this?
Have you taken Xanax at night? Before going to bed?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
No, I did not take a xanax last night when I went to bed. not sure this time if it was snoring that woke me. When I woke, I found myself with a full bladder and had to go to the bathroom. That signal your body sends out when i wants the bladder emptied might have done it.
I was in such a hurry to go to bed last night that I forgot to take it. I have it sitting in bedroom, the rest of the meds for night are out in another room i visit before i go to bed. I keep the xanax in the bedroom so i have it if i need it when i waken.
How many weeks does it take for bruised ribs to heal fully and stop hurting when you breath in and they try to expand and send pain signals out
I was in such a hurry to go to bed last night that I forgot to take it. I have it sitting in bedroom, the rest of the meds for night are out in another room i visit before i go to bed. I keep the xanax in the bedroom so i have it if i need it when i waken.
How many weeks does it take for bruised ribs to heal fully and stop hurting when you breath in and they try to expand and send pain signals out
Brief Answer:
Usually it takes 3-4 weeks for complete healing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should not miss Xanax. You should always remember and be punctual about its timings. This is very important.
Make sure this won't happen again.
And about healing of bruised ribs, it takes usually 3-4 weeks for complete healing.
I forgot about your injury. Before how many days you had this injury?
Was it before 3-4 weeks?
Usually it takes 3-4 weeks for complete healing.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
You should not miss Xanax. You should always remember and be punctual about its timings. This is very important.
Make sure this won't happen again.
And about healing of bruised ribs, it takes usually 3-4 weeks for complete healing.
I forgot about your injury. Before how many days you had this injury?
Was it before 3-4 weeks?
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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