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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Hello, I am happy and sad to see this post. You have listed everything I am going through to a T. I have a few other things wrong with me, but I really hate to think this is a hyperventilation issue. I have been short of breath for about 5 years.
I cant say what brought it on, or why it comes and goes. It is the worst it has ever been right now. I usually use albuterol to help but it isnt even helping much now. Nobody knows whats wrong. I had all the tests and bloodwork done... the only thing that was abnormal was my C02 was low and my ddimer a bit elevated. I have a few different health issues. Sleep apnea being one. I really need aome answers soon.
When im sob my nasals are horribly clogged. I have chest tightness, upper back pain, and feel as if there is a lump in my throat. Swallowing also feels weird. I feel that laying or sitting makes it better. Lifting makes it worse, along with walking, or any acrivity really. I do notice i try to breathe more to see if its better which aint helping. I use my chest and shoulders whixh is wrong. But I didnt just start doing this for no reason???? Its so stupid. I used mucinex nasal spray a lot in my life. Now im scared that might have something to do with it all. It has to have a reason this is happening to us all. I cant believe this is due to a brain issue like forgetting how to breathe, and if it is i have a rough road ahead of me. Im really scared.
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@aea1205 low CO2 seems to be a factor. This could lead to chronic overbreathing which makes the SOB worse. I’m not sure that’s a direct cause. My inclination is that something is causing the low CO2 but not sure what. If you read through all the comments you’ll come across a link to a website that teaches a breathing method called the Buteyko Breathing method. That has helped me a great deal.
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@aea1205- I have abused nose spray before and it will turn itself around and bite you if you don't take it. Have you seen an ENT guy? There are things that can help get your nasal passages cleared if they haven't been damaged.
I know how scared you must feel because SOB is very scary. I'm a 22 yr lung cancer survivor and am very familiar with this.
I would suggest reading back on these posts and make an appointment with an ENT.
Do you think that you will do this?