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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Talking?

I feel a shortness of breath when I talk. This has been happening on and off for about a week now. I don't smoke either! I use to work with paint and did not always ware a mask but that was 16 years ago. What do you think Dr.Samuel?



Steve YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 16 Nov 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
Bronchitis can cause similar symptoms. And PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS).
If PFT is normal then no need to worry much for this.
Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, if you have these.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Talking?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, PFT (Pulmonary Function Test). Bronchitis can cause similar symptoms. And PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment of bronchitis is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). If PFT is normal then no need to worry much for this. Sometimes stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, if you have these. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.