1110 W Gray St #101, Houston, TX 77019 (Montrose)

Open 24/7 — 365 Days a Year

24/7 Emergency Care for Breathing Problems

Shortness of Breath & Difficulty Breathing ER in Houston — Open 24/7

Sudden or worsening difficulty breathing can be serious and may need emergency evaluation. Montrose Emergency Room is open 24/7 in Houston with on-site X-ray, CT, EKG and laboratory testing when medically appropriate. Walk in any time — no appointment needed.

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Open 24/7
Emergency Physician On Site
Walk-Ins Welcome
CT, X-Ray & Ultrasound
On-Site Lab

If you or someone with you may be having a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

Should I Go to the ER for Difficulty Breathing?

Yes — significant or worsening difficulty breathing should be evaluated promptly. Seek emergency care if you have severe shortness of breath, cannot catch your breath at rest, have chest pain with breathing, or your breathing is getting worse. If breathing is severely impaired, lips or face look blue, or you cannot speak in full sentences, call 911 immediately.

Breathing problems can come from many conditions, and it is not always possible to tell the cause at home. An emergency evaluation can assess how well you are breathing and look for the underlying problem. Montrose Emergency Room provides respiratory evaluation around the clock.

Know the Warning Signs

Breathing Symptoms That May Require Emergency Care

The following symptoms may warrant emergency evaluation. This list is educational and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.

Severe shortness of breath
Shortness of breath at rest
Blue lips or face (call 911)
Chest pain with breathing
Wheezing that will not improve
Rapid or labored breathing
Choking or gasping
Worsening asthma or COPD
Trouble speaking in full sentences
Sudden breathlessness with swelling or leg pain

Call 911 for severe difficulty breathing, blue lips or face, or if you cannot speak in full sentences.

Possible Causes

What Can Cause Difficulty Breathing?

Shortness of breath can be associated with asthma, respiratory infections such as bronchitis or pneumonia, allergic reactions, and a range of heart and lung conditions. Some causes are mild while others are life-threatening, which is why prompt evaluation matters when symptoms are severe or sudden. This information is general and does not diagnose any individual condition.

On-Site Diagnostics

Breathing Evaluation at Montrose ER

When medically appropriate, the care team may use on-site imaging and laboratory testing to evaluate your breathing in a single visit.

CT Scan

CT imaging may help evaluate certain head, chest and abdominal emergencies when ordered by the physician.

Digital X-Ray

X-rays help assess possible fractures, certain chest conditions and other injuries.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound may be used for selected abdominal, pelvic and other evaluations when clinically appropriate.

On-Site Laboratory

Lab testing supports evaluation of infection, dehydration, cardiac concerns and other conditions.

EKG & Cardiac Testing

An EKG and related testing may be used for chest pain, palpitations or other heart-related symptoms.

Testing is selected based on your symptoms, examination and the physician's assessment.

What to Expect

What Happens at the ER

Check-In

Walk in without an appointment. Our team gathers your basic information and the reason for your visit.

Medical Evaluation

An emergency provider reviews your symptoms, history and current condition to guide next steps.

Diagnostic Testing

When appropriate, testing may include labs, EKG, X-ray, CT or ultrasound performed on site.

Treatment & Next Steps

Treatment is based on the findings and may include medication, IV fluids, monitoring or coordination of a higher level of care.

Why Montrose Emergency Room

Why Choose Montrose Emergency Room

Open 24/7

Emergency care day and night, including weekends and holidays.

Emergency Physician On Site

Evaluation by an emergency physician during your visit.

On-Site Diagnostics

CT, X-ray, ultrasound, EKG and laboratory testing when appropriate.

Walk-Ins Welcome

No appointment required for emergency evaluation.

Central Houston Location

1110 W Gray St #101, in Montrose, Houston.

Adults & Children

Emergency care for the whole family.

Breathing ER FAQ

Breathing Difficulty Emergency Care FAQs

When is shortness of breath an emergency?

Shortness of breath is an emergency when it is severe, comes on suddenly, occurs at rest, or is accompanied by chest pain, blue lips, or trouble speaking. Call 911 for severe breathing difficulty.

Can the ER treat an asthma attack?

Yes. The emergency team can evaluate and treat worsening asthma and other breathing problems, with breathing treatments and testing when appropriate.

Should I call 911 or drive to the ER?

Call 911 if breathing is severely impaired, lips or face look blue, or the person cannot speak in full sentences. Otherwise, you can walk in for evaluation.

What tests might the ER do?

Depending on your symptoms, evaluation may include an exam, oxygen level check, X-ray, CT, EKG and laboratory testing.

Is Montrose Emergency Room open 24/7?

Yes. The ER is open 24 hours a day, every day, including nights, weekends and holidays. Walk-ins welcome.

Struggling to Breathe? We’re Open 24/7

Montrose Emergency Room provides 24/7 emergency evaluation for breathing problems. Walk in any time — and call 911 for severe difficulty breathing.

Montrose Emergency Room
1110 W Gray St #101, Houston, TX 77019
(832) 487-0911 · Open 24/7 — 365 Days a Year

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If symptoms appear life-threatening, call 911 immediately.

This information is for general educational purposes and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.