Shortness of Breath - Is it a hiatial hernia?

Nagging cough!! PCP kept me trying little things for 2 yrs.... It was getting common to vomit with the worst episodes. At 55, I thought I was a more proactive person...proof that I wasn't. The coughing led to Costochondritis, damage to the cartilage and ribs, mine has caused permanent damage and bad pain (ice packs are the only thing that helps my pain). For my cough: I have a script for Benzonate/Tessalon Pearls, fully stocked at all times. My mom told me about this- it's very effective and absolutely ZERO side effects. When I need it, I take 3 @x, forget what the doctor says to take. My cough does have a true cause too. I have pSS, primary Sjögren's syndrome, can cause phlegm and dry mouth and throat... I gargle with room temperature plain soda water, over the sink, cuz it can cause me to gag and violently cough it out. It took me a while to figure out when to cough it out and when to swallow it.Also, I am extremely cautious about NOT breathing through my mouth. That means I have to stop talking sometimes. I, too, have a hiatal hernia, Dr says leave it alone for now. My husband has had 3, two were repaired and the third is being left alone. I am completely jealous that you get6-7 hrs sleep, I am lucky to get 2-3 @ a time. Good luck with your pickle ball.

My hiatal hernia allowed my stomach to wind up resting on my lungs and heart. Time for the surgery I had been putting off for years! The surgeon performed a fundoplication. After bringing my stomach down where it should be and putting in the mesh, he wrapped the top of my stomach around my estation tube. The tube got twisted some and my stomach was a mess for a while. But now I'm pretty much back to normal, except I lost about 35 lbs. and have kept it off. Plus my lungs and heart are back to normal.

My husband had a hiatal hernia and his symptoms were chest pain and GERD. No shortness of breath. Of course symptoms may differ from person to person.

I have a large hiatal hernia. My stomach with large colon around it is in front and resting on my left lung. I'm on oxygen 24/7 because that lung is only working at 40%. Consulted with a Surgeon at Denver University, I have a pulmonologist, consulted with a heart specialist. No one recommends surgery because I have no stomach issues such as gerd or heartburn and no esophageal issues. My heart is ok. I'm 69 years old. It was suggested I lose some weight but have also been told I don't have a lot to lose. 20 lbs would be ideal.