**SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEAD PRESSURE, FATIGUE, DIFFICULTY YAWNING**

[Kaci_mxm]

Hello,

I am a young, fit 21 year old female & I am confused as to why i am having all these difficulties! The symptoms are almost constant & very much frustrating. Waking up in the morning is difficult for me & throughout the day I feel fatigued. I have difficulty taking a deep breath as well as taking in a FULL yawn- I get half way through it & I feel like it just shuts down on me. I also have blurred vision at times as well as pressure behind my eyes as well as my head in general. I have also been sneezing & hiccuping LIKE CRAZY for the past month & a 1/2!!! This is going to sound crazy, but when I am talking or singing or doing anything that has to do with using breath, my head gets so much pressure built up that it scares me && I cease what ever I am doing at that very moment. I was in the hospital back in April with viral meningitis & while I was being treated for that  I had a brain scan & blood work done & they found nothing wrong with me...I'm not sure if any of these symptoms are any kind of aftermath, but I would like an answer as to what is going on with me. If anyone can help, please feel free to respond to this message!

Thanks,
Kaci

[Dr Santos]

Hi,

Usually, there is full recovery from viral meningitis. Do you have previous trauma to your chest or any part of your body? Do you sleep well at night? Practicing your respiratory muscles by taking deep breaths throughout the day may help. Sneezing constantly and eye problems may be allergy related. In particular, allergic rhinitis which is a collection of symptoms, predominantly in the nose and eyes, caused by airborne particles of dust, dander, or plant pollens in people who are allergic to these substances. The goal of treatment is to reduce allergy symptoms caused by the inflammation of affected tissues. It is important to avoid what causes your allergic symptoms if there is any.

Are there other symptoms present? Do you have fever or  nasal congestion? Decongestants and anti histamine may help.  If it persists, it would be best to see your doctor for proper evaluation and management. A complete blood count may also be done to rule out anemia.

Take care and keep us posted.