I'm experiencing shortness of breath when I'm playing sports or even when I'm talking loudly and continuously. Is this normal, or should I be concerned about something more serious? Can you help me understand what might be causing this?

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Dr Mubarak Parveez B

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2+ Yrs

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it is normal

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I'm 41 and have been dealing with asthma since I was a kid, along with urticaria and GERD. My pulmonologist has me on Montek AB and Formoflo 250mg Asthalin rotohaler, but I recently had an echocardiogram showing mild PAH. They wanted a second opinion, so a senior cardiologist did a 2D echocardiogram and luckily, it came back normal, no PAH. But I still struggle with breathing I need to take deep breaths a lot and find myself yawning frequently. When I'm talking, I often feel short of breath. Plus, the Formoflo inhaler seems to make my heart race and gives me palpitations. Is there any other inhaler that doesn't cause these side effects? What do you recommend?

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I'm experiencing this weird dry cough situation. Every time I inhale and exhale, especially in the evenings, I cough once or twice. It doesn't really happen during the day. Do you have any idea why this could be happening?

It sounds like you may have a mild form of evening-related bronchospasm or irritation, possibly due to postnasal drip, acid reflux, or early asthma. Try staying hydrated, avoid triggers like cold air or allergens, and consider a checkup if it persists.

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