@jasparhunter
I’m really sorry you’re dealing with this. That “everything looks normal but I still can’t breathe right” situation is incredibly frustrating, especially after years of tests and trips to places like OHSU and Stanford. Many of us here know that feeling all too well.

The fact that your oxygen levels are always good and that oxygen, inhalers, and steroids don’t help is something I hear often with air hunger. That was my experience too, and it’s confusing when the numbers look great but the sensation is anything but.

The possible long-COVID link is interesting, especially with the timing you mentioned. Did your breathing symptoms start pretty suddenly after that illness, or did they come on more gradually? And have you noticed anything that reliably makes things better or worse, like stress, posture, or gentle exercise?

Thanks for sharing your story. You’re definitely not alone here, even though it can feel that way.