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Difficulty In Breathing

The inability to draw a complete breath is called difficulty in breathing. Various conditions can result in difficulty breathing, such as lunch conditions (asthma, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and hypertension), heart problems (coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, congestive heart failure), allergies, hiatal hernia, etc.

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I have better breathing when I extend my neck backward. What is the cause?

Query: I notice that I breathe better when I extend my neck backward and to its full length. I also notice my hips tuck under (pelvis tilts backward) which I think is acting to balance my body as my head and neck tilt back. I would appreciate a medical opinion on what is happening physiologically when I am...  Read Full »


Jay Indravadan Patel

Answer: 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. Also during the extension of the neck the spine will regain its normal anatomical position and the line of gravity ...  Read Full »

Can an old trauma cause severe back pain while breathing in a lying position?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a question regarding lower back pain. When I go to lay down on my back, and I breathe, it makes my lower back hurt a lot. Is this normal or concerning? Should I ignore it like all my other pain? I will be lying down and cannot breathe because of the pain. I literally cannot breath...  Read Full »


James F. Geiselman

Answer: 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 laying down. How long has this been going on? Any accidents or trauma? Where does your back hurt right side or left side, or in the middle? Any other symptoms? A...  Read Full »

Can back pain cause difficulty in breathing?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. My height is 5'4, and my weight is 94 pounds. I am experiencing upper right back pain, and sometimes I am having difficulty breathing since it is painful when I inhale. For almost a year, I tried having a massage hoping it will be better, but I still experience it un...  Read Full »


Jay Indravadan Patel

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for providing the brief history. As per your query, it can be either of the things in the mind, but I would like to know if you are using more of a computer, or having any respiratory problems in the past, or did you have a fall? If there are no respiratory...  Read Full »

Can chemical allergy cause permanent damage to the respiratory system?

Query: Hi doctor, I have breathing difficulties, a fast heartbeat, and chest pain. All the lab tests taken were normal, so doctors said nothing is wrong with me. But it has been two months but still I experience difficulty in breathing with other symptoms. The symptoms are noticeable when I am at rest, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Arul Amuthan L

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you feel difficulty breathing during rest, but it disappears during physical activity, that indicates there may not be any problem with your body. The higher possibility is the exposure to new chemicals (paints). So, it is strongly suggested to go away from that locat...  Read Full »

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