Hi. I have been diagnosed with silent reflux, but not sure if i hsve the correct diagnosis. According to what it states here, peoplw with silent reflux have trouble breathing in, but I have trouble breathing out all the way. I can exhale, but my exhale is cut short right at the end of my exhale. It's like my lungs close before i finish my exhale. I also get a little winded during more strenuous exercise. I dont think it is asthma as asthma meds don't work. My PFT numbers are still somewhat in the normal range, but my breathing does seem to worsen though time. My ct scan does show bilateral atalectasis or scarring at the base of my lung, but my doctor said its common to see that in many patients. It usually just means i was not taking a full breath. I dont thing its correct. I do think that there is scarring and not just atalectasis or not full breath. Can anyone shed some light and tell my what they think I have? My breathing seems to be worsening and I'm not going to see My pulmonologist until May. Can anyone help me figure this out? It has been a year and half with symptoms and still no answers.