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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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Thomasan is perhaps pointing to vocal cord dysfunction syndrome, here it is difficulty breathing in rather than breathing out in asthma. Laryngoscopy and spirometry can help establish the diagnosis. Treatment involves teaching the patient vocal cord relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. See the attached image from Medscape to do the exercise yourself.

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thomason | @thomason | May 3 3:38am

Hello @abid. My vocal cords are paralyzed either from radiation for cancer of the pyriform Sinus (located by the vocal cords) and/or having Covid twice--once right after the shot. I really did not think I would make it to the surgery date for tracheotomy surgery as my breathing became so limited. It was absolutely a terrifying experience while waiting. Without the OTC Primatene Mist, I probably would not have made it to surgery time. The tracheotomy has been a lifesaver. I thank God for each day and the ability to eat, drink and BREATHE! Take care.

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