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What Causes Wheezing And Shortness Of Breath?

I am 25 and have had asthma as long as I can remember, consequently my allergies tend to make me more senstivie to asthma. Now, while it's usually well controlled, I feel that the last few weeks I have been wheazy and short of breath more than I can ever remember. Is there any reason for this as nothing in my life has changed. (Physical exercise, diet, rest, etc)

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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of acute exacerbation of asthma is more.
Wheezing, shortness of breath are classical symptoms of acute exacerbation of asthma.
You might be having some viral or bacterial infection which is causing this acute worsening.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (pulmonary function test).
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is must to know the severity of asthma and treatment is based on severity only.
So you might need antibiotic and additional inhaled treatment.
So 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 Wheezing And Shortness Of Breath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of acute exacerbation of asthma is more. Wheezing, shortness of breath are classical symptoms of acute exacerbation of asthma. You might be having some viral or bacterial infection which is causing this acute worsening. So better to consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system, chest x ray and PFT (pulmonary function test). Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection. PFT is must to know the severity of asthma and treatment is based on severity only. So you might need antibiotic and additional inhaled treatment. So 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.