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If you often have trouble breathing, it’s important to find out why. A stuffy nose or hard exercise may result in mild breathing problems, but shortness of breath also can be a sign of a serious disease.

What causes breathing problems?

Many conditions can cause breathing difficulties:

Lung diseases such as asthma, emphysema or pneumonia
Problems with your trachea or bronchi, part of your airway system
Heart disease, which can make it hard for you to pump enough blood to supply oxygen to your body
Stress caused by anxiety

Why choose Ohio State for treatment of your breathing problems?

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, recognized by U.S.News & World Report as one of the nation’s best hospitals in pulmonology, has the only comprehensive lung and pulmonary center in central Ohio.

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Vincent Esguerra, MD

4.9 out of 5

Vincent Esguerra, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care East
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

Sarah Tapyrik, MD

4.9 out of 5

Sarah Tapyrik, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care Upper Arlington
Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine in Outpatient Care Upper Arlington

(614) 293-4925

Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Jasleen Pannu, MBBS

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-6939

Alberto Revelo, MD

Alberto Revelo, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-6939

Carleen Spitzer, MD

Carleen Spitzer, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

Stephen Kirkby, MD

4.9 out of 5

Stephen Kirkby, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Professor of Pediatrics

Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
Ambulatory Care Center in Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital

(614) 293-5822

Michael Wert, MD

Michael Wert, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Assistant Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-6939

Nitin Bhatt, MD

4.9 out of 5

Nitin Bhatt, MD

Sleep Medicine
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
Sleep Medicine in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

Nicholas Pastis, MD

Nicholas Pastis, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-4925

Nathan Brummel, MD

Nathan Brummel, MD

Critical Care Medicine
Pulmonary Disease

Physician

Associate Professor of Internal Medicine

Outpatient Care New Albany
Lung Care in Outpatient Care New Albany

(614) 293-4925

Christian Ghattas, MB BCh

Christian Ghattas, MB BCh

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine

Brain and Spine Hospital

(614) 293-4925

Jonathan Parsons, MD

Jonathan Parsons, MD

Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care Medicine

Physician

Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine

Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care

(614) 293-4925

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