 |
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
|
|
|
NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
|
Asthma |
Breathing problem (not sure).09/24/2009 |
Hello Dear Doctor, I am a physically fit person and actively involved in sports. From since I remember (when i was a kid), at any given time not both of my nostrils are completely open, i.e I use one nostril for breathing. This is NOT a problem for me in anyway, or nor does it affect my lifestyle in anyway at all. Only when I do sports or similar, I can breathe clearly through both the nostrils. Although it never has been a problem for me, could it be affecting me in anyway? I recently found out that I have high blood pressure (150/100) and my heartbeats per min are average 80, which I know that should be lower than this for a physically fit person. Please give me some advice on this. Sorry for the long question! Thanks in anticipation.
Hello- It is extremely unlikely that your nostril breathing challenges are affecting you in any way. Particularly if you having no adverse symptoms or exercise intolerance. Your blood pressure needs attention and I would focus on that. Thanks for your question.
|
Jonathan P. Parsons, MD, MSc Assistant Professor, Associate Director OSU Asthma Center Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine Department of Internal Medicine College of Medicine The Ohio State University |
|
|
|
Please note: only your personal physician or other health professional you consult can best advise you on matters of your health based on your medical history, your family medical history, your medication history, and how information from any of these databases may apply to you. Neither University of Cincinnati (NetWellness) nor any party involved in creating, producing or delivering this web site shall be liable for any damages arising out of access to or use of this web site, or any errors or omissions in the content thereof. (More) 
|