Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for your query.

What this sounds like is that you may have developed a bit of a reactive airway.

What this means is that sometimes, dust or allergens may trigger a bit of inflammation in the airways which might give you the sensation that you may need to take XXXXXXX breaths. You might even experience a bit of shortness of breath while speaking. This reactive airway is similar to asthma.

What we as physicians usually do for this would be a trial of an inhaler such as albuterol. The albuterol helps to decrease the swelling or inflammation of the airway and the response would be relatively quick - within a day or so. If you for some reason did not respond to that, an X-ray might be ordered.

I assume you are a non-smoker? If you smoke, that could also be playing a role.

I hope I have provided an adequate response to your query. I am available for your followups.

Regards

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Hi XXXXXXX

Is there any way you can go for an evaluation by a physician? I think this would be the most prudent thing to do right now as it will include a complete physical exam and correlation of your symptoms with possibly a prescription remedy for your breathing.

I would strongly urge you to do the best you can to seek an evaluation as soon as you are able. As for the tingling around your mouth, I am not sure that is related to your original question.

Once again, do your best to seek a physician evaluation as there is really nothing that I can recommend in the meantime that is available over the counter.

I hope this has been helpful and as before, I am available for your followup.

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