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ENT DOCTOR BLOG
Posts for: August, 2015
Do you have difficulty breathing or run out of breath easily? If so, you may have an underlying condition that needs to be treated by a Washington, DC ENT such as William R. Bond, Jr. M.D. Breathing difficulties can be caused by a number of conditions; here are several 
common conditions you and your Washington, DC ENT will want to consider.
Asthma
Asthma is a chronic condition marked by narrow airways and excessive mucous production. Symptoms of asthma include difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, coughing and wheezing. Symptoms may worsen in response to exercise or allergens.
Allergies
Allergies are a common medical condition that happens when the body identifies a foreign object or substance as harmful and overreacts. Symptoms of allergies include congestion, itchiness, swelling, rash and difficulty breathing.
Bronchitis
Bronchitis is a medical condition in which the passages that bring air to and from the lungs become narrow and inflamed. Symptoms of bronchitis often include cough, fever, mucous production, fatigue and shortness of breath. Bronchitis can be either acute or chronic.
Emphysema
Emphysema, which is often caused by smoking, causes breathlessness by slowly damaging the air sacs in the lung, reducing the amount of oxygen that is able to reach the bloodstream. Difficulty breathing is the main symptom of emphysema.
Deviated Septum
In individuals with a deviated septum, the middle part of the nose is displaced to the side, making breathing through the smaller nostril difficult or even impossible. While not all deviated septums are problematic, in some individuals, they can cause symptoms including nosebleeds, noisy sleeping, pain and difficulty breathing.
Heart Attack
A serious medical emergency, a heart attack occurs when something blocks the blood from reaching the heart. Symptoms of a heart attack include chest pain, nausea, fatigue, dizziness and difficulty breathing.
Pneumonia
Pneumonia occurs when the air sacs in the lung become infected and inflamed. The condition may or may not be serious, depending on the symptoms as well as the health and age of the person who has it. Common symptoms of pneumonia include cough, cold, fatigue, nausea and difficulty breathing.
While the above conditions are some of the most common causes of difficulty breathing, this list is by no means exhaustive. If you have difficulty breathing or run out of breath easily, call your Washington, DC ENT, Dr. Bond, for a diagnosis and treatment plan today. Your health may just depend on it.
