I'm experiencing shortness of breath even though my chest X-ray and ECG came back normal. Could anxiety be causing this, or should I be worried about something else? What might be the issue?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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shortness of breath is due to anxiety

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm really struggling with my asthma right now. My attack has gotten so bad that I'm having a hard time breathing properly. What should I do?

seroflow inhaler.

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I'm trying to understand what the normal SpO2 level should be for a healthy person. If someone has a reading of 95 or 96, is that still considered normal, or is it lower than what it should be? I'm a bit concerned about the implications of these values.

Yes,normal nothing to worry ok.

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Im really worried about my dad. He was just diagnosed with ILD Fibrotic NSIP and he's been dealing with a dry cough for two years and shortness of breath for the past six months. He's been prescribed Perfinex 200, Iverped, and Atarax. His oximeter shows oxygen levels between 96-98%. Could you give me an idea of what his life expectancy might be with this condition? Is there a chance that his symptoms wont get worse?

need complete history tell your condition

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