“I’ve been having some breathing issues”
Hi, I’ve been having some breathing issues lately, I would say in the past two weeks. It feels like I’m hungry for air a lot, it gets better at times when I’m not feeling as anxious. It’s really bothering me and I really just want it to go away. I’m 14 years old and a female, can someone please help me with this?
Female | 14 years old
Complaint duration: 2 weeks
Medications: None
Conditions: None
2 Answers
At this age, the most likely cause is asthma. This is more likely if there is a family history of asthma or if you’ve noticed allergies.
I would have a physician check a Spirometry (lung function test) and if this is normal, schedule a Methacholine Challenge test.
Having difficulty breathing can cause anxiety, which worsens breathing and this becomes a vicious cycle. So please go have this checked.
There are other diagnosis that can be entertained, but let’s rule out common ones first.
I would have a physician check a Spirometry (lung function test) and if this is normal, schedule a Methacholine Challenge test.
Having difficulty breathing can cause anxiety, which worsens breathing and this becomes a vicious cycle. So please go have this checked.
There are other diagnosis that can be entertained, but let’s rule out common ones first.
Please make an appointment with a pediatric pulmonologist ASAP. You will need lung function tests, CXR done to diagnose and treat. You need to be seen
