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Suffocation amd dizziness
I had a problem of suffocation but last 4 years I have not taken inhaler cause didn't face the problem, doctor said that main reason was panic attack and tension but from yesterday I am facing suffocation even I am not able to talk and walk properly amd I also had a panic attack yesterday and was in tension from some days
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May be due to anxiety
Check your saturation
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Consult
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Please consult psychiatrist and take proper session
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U need psychologist consultation also someone to talk U can consult me also U need to learn techniques to handle this issue while in stress for that U can consult me
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Good day to you ma'am
I understand your concern and I am sure this must be distressing causing a hindrance in your day to day activities. I shall try to the best of my abilities to consult you
I noticed that the age you have given in the details is highly unlikely. Therefore I would like you to confirm it again.
Breathlessness is a common symptom of the respiratory system which has many causes like pneumonia, TB, Heart related, psychological, muscular, cancer, neural, trauma and many more
It is beyond the scope of this Q/A forum to reach the root cause of the issue followed by corresponding treatment plan
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I kindly urge you to book a one to one consultation with your family physician or any physician you are comfortable with so that a workup (history, investigations) can be done followed by designing an appropriate and personalized treatment plan
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You may have anxiety and panic related psychogenic hyperventilation resulting in breathlessness and dizziness.Try breathing exercises to regulate breathing issues.you can use the inhaler on as needed basis.Do consult a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist in your area,if the breathlessness is not relieved
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Then, kindly consult with me on 94 two six 86 seven eight 96 for proper guidance and treatment with ur correct age mentioned.
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You need to see a doctor immediately, giving proper history past and present, treatment depends on proper history.
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give proper history to the consulting doctor.
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Consult a psychiatrist
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Consult psychiatrist
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Avoid fried andbspicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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If you are having suffocation feeling and not able to walk and talk. Please visit a nearby doctor and get examined.
Dont ignore, it could be an attack of acute asthma.
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What could be happening?
Although your doctor earlier felt the breathing difficulty was mainly due to panic attacks and stress, the return of suffocation, difficulty speaking, and difficulty walking after 4 years without inhalers means your symptoms need to be taken seriously.
Two things commonly cause this pattern:
1. Panic-related breathlessness
When anxiety suddenly spikes, muscles tighten and breathing becomes fast and shallow. This can make you feel:
• Unable to breathe deeply
• Chest tightness
• Weakness in legs
• Shaking, numbness, feeling like you will faint
Even if this is “just anxiety,” the feeling of suffocation is very real and very distressing.
2. Underlying airway issue (like asthma) getting triggered again
Sometimes asthma can stay silent for years and flare up suddenly due to:
• Stress or panic
• Weather changes
• Dust, smoke, perfume
• Viral infections
• Lack of regular inhaler use
If your chest feels tight, you hear wheezing, breathing is noisy, or you feel better when sitting upright, then a respiratory cause might be contributing.
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What should you do right now?
Because you cannot talk properly and feel suffocated, please treat this as urgent:
• Sit upright, loosen tight clothing.
• Take slow breaths: inhale for 4 seconds, exhale for 6 seconds.
• If you have an inhaler (salbutamol), take 2 puffs, repeat after 10 minutes if still breathless.
• Avoid lying down (it worsens breathlessness).
• Try to have someone with you.
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You need medical evaluation if:
• You still feel suffocated after using an inhaler
• You cannot speak full sentences
• You feel dizzy or like you will faint
• Your heart is racing continuously
• Chest pain develops
If any of this is happening now, please go to the nearest clinic or emergency room. Even if the cause is anxiety, doctors can help you calm your breathing and check oxygen levels.
Your symptoms can be due to a combination of returning airway sensitivity + panic attack, and both need to be checked. Don’t wait it out if the suffocation is ongoing.
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Dont worry...it is curable...you can consult me on nine nine three four eight three one six zero six...
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do breathing excercise
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X ray cervical vertebrae ap n lateral view digital with reporting to rule out extra cervical rib a cause of suffocation.
Tab ab phyllinsr200 two times a day after food for 3to5 days.
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If your breathing difficulty started again after tension and a panic attack, it is likely anxiety-triggered, especially since you were symptom-free for 4 years without an inhaler.
But any suffocation feeling + trouble talking/walking should not be ignored.
It is most likely panic-related breathlessness, but you should get checked today to rule out asthma flare, infection, or any other cause.
For now you can do:
Immediate relief:
Sit upright, loosen tight clothes.
Slow breathing: inhale 4 sec → hold 2 sec → exhale 6 sec for 5–7 rounds.
Splash cold water on face.
If you have propranolol / clonazepam already prescribed, you may take the doctor-advised dose (don’t start new medicines yourself).
Avoid caffeine, heavy meals, and stress triggers today.
Seek urgent care if:
You cannot speak full sentences
Lips/nails turn bluish
Chest pain
Symptoms keep worsening
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life . ....
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Dr. Nazia Begum M.G
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15 yrs exp
Belgaum
Avoid stress ,relax stay calm
Consult physchiatrist
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Start anxit
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Need Psychiatrist consultation.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Rajesh Jha
Internal Medicine
18 yrs exp
Rohtak
I looks you have chronic panic disorder.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps to:
• Break the cycle of fear
• Reduce physical symptoms
• Stop anticipatory anxiety
CBT + SSRI = best long-term outcome
Next Steps
rule out medical causes:
• Thyroid tests (TSH, T3, T4)
• ECG (important if palpitations)
• CBC, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D
• Blood sugar/HbA1c
• Screening for depression/anxiety severity (GAD-7, PHQ-9)
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