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Difficulty talking, Feeling of not being able to get enough air, Hyperventilating (rapid/deep breathing) and Labored breathing

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms difficulty talking, feeling of not being able to get enough air, hyperventilating (rapid/deep breathing) and labored breathing including Asthma (teen and adult), Asthma (child), and Panic attack.

There are 13 conditions associated with difficulty talking, feeling of not being able to get enough air, hyperventilating (rapid/deep breathing) and labored breathing. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Asthma (teen and adult)

    Asthma is a lung condition that makes it hard to breathe, an asthma attack can be life threatening.

  • Asthma (child)

    Asthma is a chronic condition that causes swelling and narrowing in the airways, causing cough and more.

  • Panic attack

    When someone has a panic attack, that person feels a sudden, intense fear that can't be controlled.

  • Pulmonary embolism

    A pulmonary embolism, a blood clot lodged in the lung, causes shortness of breath, chest pain, and more.

  • Upper airway obstruction

    Symptoms of upper airway obstruction include difficulty breathing, wheezing, agitation, gasping, and more.

  • Acute stress reaction

    Acute stress reaction symptoms include shortness of breath, anxiety, nervousness, sense of doom and more.

  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

    COPD is a chronic lung disease that makes breathing difficult.

  • Generalized anxiety disorder

    Generalized anxiety disorder is a condition in which a person has nearly constant anxiety.

  • Diabetic ketoacidosis

    Symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include dry mouth, excessive thirst and urination, and more.

  • Emphysema

    Emphysema is a chronic lung condition that causes shortness of breath, a chronic cough, wheezing, and more.

  • Exercise or physical activity

    Exercise is vital for good health, but overdoing it can lead to muscle aches, dehydration, headache, and more.

  • Anaphylactic shock

    Anaphylactic shock is a sudden severe allergic reaction marked by breathing trouble, a tight throat, and more.

  • Pleural effusion

    Pleural effusion is buildup of fluid in the pleura and can cause difficulty breathing or chest pain.