NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
NYC’s Leading Integrative Health Care Center
Shortness of breath—also called dyspnea—can feel frightening, especially when it appears without warning or persists despite normal test results. At Patients Medical in New York City, we look beyond the lungs to understand the full picture.
Using a blend of conventional diagnostics and functional medicine, we identify the deeper imbalances contributing to your symptoms—whether related to inflammation, cardiovascular strain, nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, or mitochondrial dysfunction. Our goal is to help you breathe freely again, without relying solely on inhalers or suppressive medications.
Shortness of breath is the subjective feeling of not getting enough air. It may come on suddenly (acute) or develop gradually over weeks or months (chronic). It often worsens with exertion but may also be present at rest.
Common sensations include:
In our integrative practice, we explore a range of potential contributors that are often overlooked:
If your cells can’t produce energy efficiently, muscles—including respiratory muscles—struggle to function properly
The breath-mind connection is real. Emotional patterns can cause or amplify dyspnea—even in the absence of physical disease
To uncover the “why” behind your shortness of breath, we use personalized diagnostic tools:
✅ Complete blood count (CBC), ferritin, B12, magnesium
✅ Thyroid panel (TSH, free T3/T4, reverse T3)
✅ Cardiac markers and ECG referral
✅ Inflammatory markers (CRP, homocysteine, ESR)
✅ Respiratory function evaluation (spirometry, oxygen saturation)
✅ Adrenal stress profile (salivary cortisol curve)
✅ Mitochondrial function testing
✅ Toxicity panels (heavy metals, mold, VOC exposure)
✅ Functional GI testing to assess systemic burden
Our care plans are tailored to your root causes. Treatment may include:
We recommend anti-inflammatory, oxygen-enhancing nutrition including leafy greens, healthy fats, and low-sugar foods. Anemia and micronutrient deficits are corrected using food and supplements.
Therapeutic IV infusions may include:
Depending on the cause, we may suggest:
Breathing difficulty often fuels anxiety, and vice versa. We offer:
We address thyroid, adrenal, and sex hormone imbalances to support overall respiratory stamina and metabolic health.
John, 48, came to us after a year of unexplained breathlessness. He had seen a pulmonologist and cardiologist—both of whom found no clear issue.
Our testing revealed:
We created a comprehensive plan including:
In 8 weeks, John’s breathing had normalized, his energy returned, and he reported “feeling like himself again.”
Yes. Emotional stress activates the sympathetic nervous system, which can lead to shallow breathing and air hunger—even without physical lung disease.
We go deeper. Many causes of breathlessness are metabolic, inflammatory, hormonal, or neurological—requiring a more comprehensive lens.
No. We work integratively and can support your care while communicating with your existing providers.
Yes. Many of our tests can be done remotely, and we offer video consultations nationwide.
Absolutely. Every patient receives a plan based on their labs, symptoms, and root causes.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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