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What Causes Sudden Breathlessness While Sleeping And Chest Tightness?

some times when sleeping, I wake up because of a hug breath that feels like I just gasp for air. Yesterday I was cooking and it happen and my heart began to papitate. Lastly, when inhaling deep (thoart), my check tightens not to mention I always conjested. Yes I do have sinus
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are having sinus problem, possibility of asthma is more for your symptoms.
Asthma can cause palpitations, breathing difficulty in night, chest congestion etc.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids.
If PFT is normal then no need to worry asthma.
Don't worry, you will be alright, consult pulmonologist and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Sudden Breathlessness While Sleeping And Chest Tightness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are having sinus problem, possibility of asthma is more for your symptoms. Asthma can cause palpitations, breathing difficulty in night, chest congestion etc. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT will not only diagnose asthma but it will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. You may need inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids. If PFT is normal then no need to worry asthma. Don t worry, you will be alright, consult pulmonologist and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.