Asthma attack or panic attack? 13 year old girl… Help!?

Question by RadicalJessica: Asthma attack or panic attack? 13 year old girl… Help!?
I’m a 13 year old girl who lately has been experiencing trouble breathing. I’m overweight but have been losing it lately. Last night I had a “panic attack” that lasted about 45 minutes. I was short of breath, lightheaded, dizzy, and I was shaking like crazy. When I relaxed it stopped. Today my breath has been coming and going. Like, it’s grand for a while but then I can’t catch my breath fully and I feel like I need to yawn constantly. I have 3 pet hamsters and a canary bird, who I handle before bed at night time. Since I’ve been having trouble breathing all day today, and I only had the panic attack after handling my pets last night, could it be asthma I’m experiencing? Note that I’ve never had asthma, and it’s only in the last week or so that this has been happening. I’m seeing a doctor tomorrow but I want to know

Do you think it was an asthma attack or a panic attack?
What will my doctor do? What medication etc. would I be on?
What should I do if it happens in school tomorrow?

Thanks..
Thanks for the answers guys. No doctors appointments today so I’ll be going tomorrow. I stayed out of school today and will be staying out tomorrow. =]
Thanks again guys. Saw a doc. today and I’m now on tablets. Back to schol tomorrow and fingers crossed it won’t happen at school. I’m able to deal with it now and I’m feeling much better. =]

Best answer:

Answer by scott2ann
asthma you have trouble breathing and panic attack you will have trouble doing anything. it could be a reaction to your pets or the changes in weather but you need better help than y a can offer you

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