I have a short breath

Treatment of shortness of breath

It is common complaint due to many factors and causes. Firstly, avoid stress and anxiety as it causes bronchospasm with resultant shortness of breath> Also, get suffienet rest and avoid heavy works. You can take VENTOLINE inhalar to relieve shortness of breath till seeing your doctor.

Investigations to do

Measure your blood pressure. CBC to exclude anemia and chest x ray to avoid lung diseases. Also, you can check your heart status by ECG and echo study

Causes of shortness of breath

There are many causes like

• Stress and depression
• Anemia
• Heavy works
• Chest muscles spasm
• Lung diseases like Asthma
• Cardiac causes