Having shortness of breath for almost a year now

Posted by globaloutlet @globaloutlet, May 27 7:18pm

I have been having shortness of breath since last August 2025. Went to see pulmonologist, cardiologist, allergy specialist and GI doctor. Did so many tests from lungs to gut issue tests. Went to ER 4 times, and hospitalized 3 days for heart condition, but they still couldn't find the root cause of my shortness of breath. Did angiogram and doctor said no blockage. Thinking of going to Mayo Clinic for answer but I don't know where to start and what doctor to go to. Help ! I am so tired for not be able to breath 🙁

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brixisnonni | @brixisnonni | 5 days ago

In reply to @stew80 "Does anyone one have sleep apnea with this SOB. Like waking up breathless in a panic?..." + (show)

@stew80 I have asthma and sleep apnea. My sleep study showed that my oxygen saturation occasionally dropped into the 70s throughout the night. And yes, I did have episodes of waking up breathless. Do you have a CPAP? If not, you might want to ask your pulmonologist if this would be indicated in your case. My CPAP has solved the problem. Although once in a while I do wake up with the darn thing situated on my forehead, blowing air into my eyes..... I hope you find answers soon! XO

stew80 | @stew80 | 5 days ago

Thanks. I am going to look into a CPAP.

narelled23 | @narelled23 | 5 days ago

In reply to @stew80 "Thanks. I am going to look into a CPAP." + (show)

@stew80

I went from 48 apnoeas an hour to 4.4 with a dental splint for sleep apnoea. Works for me thankfully...not for all apparently. Might be worth an exploration.

Gabe, Volunteer Mentor | @gabrielm | 4 days ago

Hi @globaloutlet, there is a long standing thread with a lot of comments on mysterious shortness of breath, or for me, what I would call 'air hunger' or dyspnea. The feeling like I can't get a deep breath. If that's what you're experiencing, first of all I'm sorry you're dealing with this. It's so hard because breathing is a core function. But this thread has a lot of ideas and what has worked for people and some suggestions of things to look further into such as various doctor tests and breathing exercises to help with the symptoms. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mysterious-shortness-of-breath/

globaloutlet | @globaloutlet | 9 hours ago

In reply to @gabrielm "Hi @globaloutlet, there is a long standing thread with a lot of comments on mysterious shortness..." + (show)

@gabrielm wow Gabe thank you SO much. You experienced what I am experiencing now. The med that your GI doctor prescribed you was the same med he gave me for my GERD I will try the breathing exercise you did. I am afraid I am having this Coronary Microvascular Disease. All these “health issues” came after my menopause :(. Again thank you for taking the time to reply my question.

Vera