OK. Seem To Be Having Shortness Of Breath . I've

Posted on Tue, 24 Sep 2019

Question: OK. Seem to be having shortness of breath. I've had some wheezing also. I did visit my PCP last month to check for puenomia and my lungs were clear. I am having an issue with taking a deep breath from time to time.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please rule out other causes

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in Ask the Doctor

I can understand your concern

You have already excluded lung problems.
The other step is to evaluate the heart with an ECG Troponin CKMB enzymes.
If they are negative than no worries.

The gastric reflux might be another cause of your breathlessness which needs a gastroscopy examination.
Please discuss with your doctor for the above and he or she will advise you further according to the results.

Hope to have been helpful

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Jolanda (2 days later)

Hello. About one week ago I used an ant/roach spray in my garage. As the symptoms I have described above seem to have begun after that event, is it possible they are from the spray and, if so, what do you recommend?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Jolanda (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Albuterol inhaler as needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi again

Yes probably it might be from that inhalation of spray.
Try to avoid it further ,stay outdoor and get fresh air and if the breathlessness does not improve by itself you can use Albuterol inhaler 2-3 times per day for some days until your symptoms improve or disappear.

Regards

Dr.Jolanda

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj