Brief Answer: Lung disease psychological disorder suspected Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query on Healthcaremagic. Shortness of breath can occur due to number of diseases most common being lung diseases. First of all you need to consult your physician, a pulmonologist preferably for clinical assessment, and relevant investigations. In case an organic lung disease is detected like asthma, it can be treated. If no lung disease is detected, then probably you are suffering from some psychological problem or some kind of phobia. In that case you need to consult a psychiatrist for clinical assessment, investigations and management. The management can be psychological support or behavioral therapy or medication or a combination of all of them. If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer. Dr Shailja P Wahal

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