What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Wheezing While Travelling?

Posted on Thu, 10 Mar 2016

Question: I woke up, ate breakfest, left for work, got on the train, a few stops in, I noticed shortness of breath. After about 20 mins on the ride I start wheezing and almost pass out. I'm at work now and its not that hard to breath now but breathing is not normal now. i have to constantly inhale large amounts of air.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Immediately consult pulmonologist.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely consult pulmonologist and rule out acute bronchitis and Pulmonary embolism.
Sudden onset breathlessness and wheezing can be due to acute bronchitis and Pulmonary embolism.
So get done clinical examination of respiratory system, ecg, PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) and CT Pulmonary angiography to rule out acute bronchitis and Pulmonary embolism.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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