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I have breathing problem and continuously tendency to take deep breaths and yawning . Feels very tired even after doing small exercises. Have anxiety problems. Becoz of these i am not able to concentrate in studies. Thanks

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I can understand your problems but need some medical history to evaluate your case for better guidance and treatment. Easily contact me on practo chat for further discussion. ...  Read More

I was discharged a month before after suffering from covid pneumonia and doing breathing exercises since then. But from a couple of days I am feeling fatigued after doing breathing exercises. Please guide me on this.

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This is my xray.. having problem in deep breathing and chest tightness too what is happening.as m worried

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Xray is more or less normal ...but before commenting I would like to know your history a bit more to make final comments on your problem.you can consult me via this app ...  Read More

Had 101 f fever 10 days ago then i take some pills from local doctor and right now no fever but have weakness in body and having problem in taking long deep breathing but my normal breathing is fine only having problem when i take deep breath found pressurein lungs.pls help

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Hi It's normal to feel weakness while recovering from fever. I would suggest you to get a chest xray if you are feeling pain on deep breathing. ...  Read More

Having deep Breathing Problems last 10-12 days.Always need to take deep Breath /No Problem with jogging and staircase. but always yawing and in night problem increase

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Get a chest xray done and consult a pulmonologist. Thanks ...  Read More

Hi, I always take deep breathing. Is it normal and good to take deep breathe always? My respiration rate is 15-16 breathes per minute. Please help Thanks

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

From past 20 days i have feeling problem in deep breathing while sometime it was ok but pain goes to back while deep breath. I consult a gastro because i have pain in stomach he said it is because of stomach lining inflammation kindly gave me the answer

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation like chest x ray visit a nearby govt hospital for the same ...  Read More

I need to take deep breath every 10 seconds since last one week. I got a viral fever and breath problem and fever is gone now but breathing is still very difficult.

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Hii You might need a chest X-ray. Consult your pulmonologist with x-ray ...  Read More

Dr I used to take deep breath frequently only if I think about it.. But if m busy or sleeping I don't feel to take deep breathing... Pls suggest me bcz I went to family Dr but he said do excersise... But m always thinking about my breath and bit worried... Pls suggest me... Ecg xray done all clr

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you are well aware that problem is due to overthinking or anxiety. need to overcome that. do de stressing by engaging yourslef in yoga meditation or exercise or any recreational activity you like. co ...  Read More

M/27, from Kolkata- I am suffering from deep breathing at several times of the day. I have been having this issue for nearly a year or more. at times, i take really deep breaths and still feel the inhale to be incomplete, hence forcing me to inhale deeply from mouth. it occurs without any definite pattern- but when it occurs, it stays for an hour o

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Please visit a physician and get yourself thoroughly evaluated. ...  Read More

Hello sir mera naam Ankit hai .sir mujhe pahale bahut anxiety,dar rahata hai jiski wajah se mujhe lambi lambi saans lene ka man karta hai but ager satisfying wali saans nahi milta hai mind bolta hai saans theek se nahi ayi hai fir se lena hoga yahi problem hota hai mujhe eska kuch bataye sir please 🙏

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What you’re experiencing is anxiety, and there is a reason behind it. When anxiety increases, the body goes into alert mode. Because of that, you may feel breathlessness or the urge to take repeated d ...  Read More

During the last months of 2025 , I used to suffer from minor panic attacks and a lot of anxiety...that lead to difficulty in breathing at night . I got concerned about it bcz breathing difficulties got more frequent So I consulted a pulmonologist who told me that my airway is totally fine . Maybe , it is all due to anxiety ( PS :- I'm a NEET aspir

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Start therapy ASAP You will be fine ...  Read More

I have a weird issue I don't know how to describe. I am able to breathe normally but I face problems when breathing deeply and intensely. After 2-3 deep breaths I feel congestion in body. I face problems in bowel movements as well like when I force the feces out it gets more difficult to pass it out. I face problems in thinking as well, the more I

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

I am 23 years old, my CBC, LFT, RFT, THYROID, LIPID PROFILE, ELECTROLYTES TEST, ENDOSCOPY, ULTRASOUND, CHEST XRAY,ECG(Sinus tachycardia) ,HIV , HBsAG , Random Sugar all tests are normal , but still having problem in Deep breathing problem or in deep yawning ,( No addiction of Smoking or Alcohol ) and consult with 3 pulmonologist,they check with st

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You may be suffering from from anxiety. In absence of any physical cause shortness of breath can happen in anxiety. You need a psychiatric assessment. ...  Read More

I am 23 years old, my CBC, LFT, RFT, THYROID, LIPID PROFILE, ELECTROLYTES TEST, ENDOSCOPY, ULTRASOUND, CHEST XRAY,ECG(Sinus tachycardia) ,HIV , HBsAG , Random Sugar all tests are normal , but still having problem in Deep breathing problem or in deep yawning ,( No addiction of Smoking or Alcohol ) and consult with 3 pulmonologist,they check with st

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Rule out allergic airway disease ...  Read More

Does deep tms is a promising treatment for anxiety and conginitive functions. Complain of decrease in focus and lack of attention.

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Hello First there should be the right diagnosis from a registered medical practitioner and then treatment is decided according. rTMS is approved for some disorders but first medicine or psychotherapy ...  Read More

Hi currently I am 38 . Some time while resting on a chair or resting on a bed I have to take deep breath at random.after that it come to normal breath. Is it a normal process or any issue.

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Opinion: The need to take occasional deep breaths while resting or sitting is not necessarily abnormal, but it can sometimes be an indicator of an underlying condition. Here are some potential reasons ...  Read More

Please advise, deep tms procedure really helps in curing anxiety and depression? I consulted a dr and ge suggested me go for 12 deep tms sessions however it is too costly. 3k per session.

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RTMS has been approved for depression but it’s efficacy is still difficult to establish pharmacological treatment offers better remission but deep TMS is minimally invasive cost is the factor you shou ...  Read More

When I'm deep breathing, a whistling sound is coming. I was just sitting and I took a deep breath and I heard a whistling type sound. And it continues as I breathe deep. It's happening to me first time. What could it be???

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its wheeze..get a consult and get evaluated for oad ...  Read More

When anxiety increase feeling some difficulties in breathing it makes nervous and thinking too negatively kindly help me this

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Let your breath flow as deep down into your belly as is comfortable, without forcing it. Try breathing in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe in gently and regularly. Some people fin ...  Read More

Hi, I want to know that anxiety increases breathing rate or can it cause breathlessness or feeling that i am breathing faster? Please help. Does anxiety does this. Also i am focussing in my breathing so much, is it anxiety? I shown to pulmonologist and get pulmonary function test and reports were normal. Thanks

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Anxiety can cause breathlessness and also can increase breathing rate. It happens in panic attack ...  Read More

Hi everyone A fewdays ago I had a panic attack and now i have brearhing anxiety which doctor should I go ?

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Psychologist. It can be well treated with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine if required. ...  Read More

I have breathing anxiety whenever i am not working then my mind concentrate on my breath and am not able to breath.

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Visit physiotherapy centre for chest therapy ...  Read More

I (Age 32) feeling chaist pain on the right side whenever deep breathing since yesterday. I have consult a doctor today and he gave me Meftal 500 tablet but it didn't cure. Pain is high on right hand side whenever breathing deep and in normal breathing, no pain...

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I am 32 weeks preg currently... I am not able to take deep breathes... Whenever i take deep breathes i feel pain in chest area and throat... And i start to cough...though i dnt have any throat infection.. I am not getting why is this happening...frm last one day??? What can be the reason??? Is it normal or not???

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I have social anxiety. This started when I was in school 8th standard...now I am 20..whenever teacher calls me to give an answer in the class my heart beats very fast throat feels like choking. I have tried deep breathing exercises but I doesn't work at that time...please tell me a way out...I am tired of being embarrassed again and again. When I s

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Hi An effective treatment for social anxiety is counseling. ...  Read More

I was in a relationship from 9 years and were about to get married.But suddenly in last 6 months things was not going well between us due to all external people (his friends and family). We had diffrence of opinions and that was the reason for verbal fights almost everyday.The family dint knew anything about we tried to talk and sort things but not

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Suffering from bad breathing, anxiety, body control. Feels like will become inconcius. Sometime headhech.

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Just want to know to proceed further consultation: is it possible to regulate my deep and systematic breathing by following the expert prescription without practicing the traditional system of exercise i.e. yoga/pranayam.

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Hi. I understand your concerns. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further mangement and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Passively i don't breathe properly, i have seen that when i am not watching my breath, i was not breathing past few minutes...then i actively carry out deep breathing, pranayam exercises, even during night sleep this happens and i wake up...what may be the reason.. please guide... thanks.

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