Common "breathing problems" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Breathing Problems

If you feel discomfort while breathing and cannot draw a complete breath, you have breathing problems. As you are unable to breathe properly, the carbon dioxide in the body cannot be exchanged with oxygen in the air you breathe efficiently, resulting in a lack of oxygen. The conditions that can cause breathing problems are asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, COPD, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, etc.

All breathing problems Q&A

How to manage HMPV in a 5-year-old child?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. HMPV (human metapneumovirus) is a viral infection that is self-limiting.

Answered By

Dr. Reema Wankar

Can an old trauma cause severe back pain while breathing?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to hear about your pain. To answer your question quite simply, no, your back should not hurt just lying down.

Answered By

James F. Geiselman

What could cause contraction in the throat while inhaling?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry you seem to be experiencing some trouble with your breathing pattern.

Answered By

James F. Geiselman

How to manage claustrophobia and breathing issues?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you are experiencing panic-related symptoms under anxiety issues. As you have shared of phobia.

Answered By

Arooj Maqsood Ahmed Warraieh

I can breath better when I extend my neck backward to its full length. What is the reason?

hello, greetings of the day. Your analysis of neck backwards is right. During neck extension there is opening up of the trachea which will allow more air to pass through the passage.

Answered By

Dr. Jay Indravadan Patel (PT, PhD Scholar)

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