UK Doctor Warns of DANGEROUS Breathlessness Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore

Feeling breathless can be terrifying. Is it Asthma, COPD, Heart Failure, or just Anxiety? In this in-depth guide, a consultant respiratory physician explains exactly how to tell the difference between these four common causes of shortness of breath (dyspnea). If you are struggling with unexplained breathlessness, getting the diagnosis wrong isn’t just frustrating, it can be dangerous. We break down the specific red flags for each condition, from the "come and go" nature of asthma symptoms to the progressive decline seen in COPD and the hidden signs of heart failure that mimic lung disease. In this video, we cover: The critical differences between COPD vs Asthma symptoms Why heart failure is often misdiagnosed as a lung issue The distinct feeling of anxiety-induced breathlessness How to identify if your shortness of breath is a medical emergency You will learn: ● Why asthma wheezing responds to inhalers while other conditions don't ● The key signs of COPD: chronic cough, phlegm, and emphysema ● How pulmonary congestion (lung edema) signals heart failure ● Practical asthma first aid and how to interpret your symptoms Whether you are dealing with a severe asthma attack, managing chronic breathlessness, or caring for someone with heart failure symptoms, this video gives you the medical clarity you need. Chapters 0:00 – Breathlessness Misdiagnosed 1:15 – Common Causes of Breathlessness 1:30 – COPD Key Signs 3:10 – Asthma vs COPD 5:00 – Heart Failure Explained 6:45 – Anxiety & Breathlessness 8:00 – When Breathlessness Is an Emergency IMPORTANT: This video is for education only. If you are experiencing breathlessness, chest pain, wheezing, coughing, or swelling, see your doctor immediately. 🩺 ABOUT DR. SUMAN PAUL: NHS & Private Respiratory Medicine Consultant 📍 Based in Manchester/Liverpool, UK 🎓 10+ years treating respiratory infections 🏥 Specialist in COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, and Respiratory Infections 🔗 USEFUL LINKS: 1. My Website: https://drsumanpaul.co.uk/ 2. All my links- https://linktr.ee/drsumanpaul 3. My Amazon Shop (Commissions Earned)- https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/sumanpa... CONNECT WITH ME: 📸 Instagram/Facebook: @‌pneumologix 🎥 Tiktok: @pneumologix 🌐 Website: https://drsumanpaul.co.uk/ 💬 QUESTIONS? Drop them in the comments below. I read every comment and try to respond to as many as possible.