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What Causes Shallow Breathing, Tiredness, Muscle Weakness And Asthma?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2015
Question: I have been experiencing shallow breathing awake and asleep, easily tired (and often), muscle weakness
I have previously had allergy related asthma but not chronic asthma
my regular meds are sulindac, generic lexapro and futicisone for allergies
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Take deep breaths and upload more informations

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I share your concern
At the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the condition
Complete medical history like diabetes or any respiratory or cardiac disease?
Since how long you a refund having this problem
Do you smoke?
Are you having palpitation or chest discomfort?

Meanwhile take deep breaths
sit in bed with leg by the side of bed.
If it worsens further immediately visit a nearest emergency room for oxygen inhalation or nebulisation

Please write back to me with these details so That I will be able to tell you more accurately
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (1 hour later)
No diabetes, no cardiac no respiratory disease. I've been known to have allergy related asthma for brief periods but it's been awhile. it's been going on a week or so idk maybe longer. non smoker x 10 years. no palpitations, no chest pain. just not breathing correctly. it's not better or worse just annoying. I'm tired of being tired. I know my weight doesn't help. probably 280-290 @ 5'6".
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Answered by Dr. Dr. BR Hudda (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome again and thanks for the details
Looking at your description I would advise you fro a battery of tests like blood for hemoglobin, CBC, Liver function test kidney function test or pulmonary function test.

You are obese and obesity could be contributory factor for breathlessness.

I am unable to narrow down the possibility without physical examination. Therefore I would advise you to consult a chest physician as per your convenience and plan the aforementioned tests.

Hope this answers your question
Wishing you good health
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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What Causes Shallow Breathing, Tiredness, Muscle Weakness And Asthma?

Brief Answer: Take deep breaths and upload more informations Detailed Answer: Hello I share your concern At the outset I would like further information for better assessment of the condition Complete medical history like diabetes or any respiratory or cardiac disease? Since how long you a refund having this problem Do you smoke? Are you having palpitation or chest discomfort? Meanwhile take deep breaths sit in bed with leg by the side of bed. If it worsens further immediately visit a nearest emergency room for oxygen inhalation or nebulisation Please write back to me with these details so That I will be able to tell you more accurately Best wishes