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Shortness of breathing
Is there a shortness of breath before periods .. because I feel like shortness of breathing and chest tightness before periods...is it ok or serious issue ? Which test I have to do ?
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Hi. I understand your concern s. Depends on since when you are having this issue. And also your symptoms needs to be elaborated. Consult a pulmonologist via chat consult for the same.
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Dr. Aditya Parihar
Pulmonologist
22 yrs exp
Nagpur
Yes indeed it’s very much common and nothing serious,Per-menstrual symptoms are part of hormonal changes causing anxiety,breathless .
Next Steps
No tests are required except healthy diet,water,and sleep ,and most important hygiene.
In view of Covid19,stay positive and healthy.
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You can open chat to me for further help if signs persists.
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Dr. Sunil Kumar
Pulmonologist
13 yrs exp
Udaipur
If breathlessness occurs everytime during or before mense, there may be two conditions
1. Premenstrual syndrome or anxiety related breathlessness
2. second thing may be catamenial asthma
Both of these conditions are not very serious
Next Steps
needs pulmonologist consultation
spirometry during mense
and one chest x ray
Health Tips
can use ASTHALIN inhaler on requirement basis
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Dr. Vaishal Sheth
Pulmonologist
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Plz do your Chest X ray and Consult Pulmonologist nearby/ online..!
You need to rule out lung parenchymal disease..!
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Dr. Suruchi
Pulmonologist
18 yrs exp
Gurgaon
You may feel a little bit nauseous before periods or slightly uneasy . It is absolutely normal.
Next Steps
You may go for CBC and thyroid test.
Health Tips
Drink 4 to 5 litres of water
Avoid spicy food, excess tea or coffee
Try to relax and try deep breathing exercises
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Dr. Vishal More
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Pune
Recently your are having this issue ??
Or regularly you are having that... Shortness of breath...
If its regularly happening treat the underlying cause by visiting a gynaecologist...If menses is heavy...
If no gynaecology issue.... Then yes , young female shortness of breath during period... Needs proper evaluation...
Chest x-ray, PEFR and clinical examination...
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