I recently discovered this group while trying to finds a reason /cure for my breathing problems. I have some of the same symptoms described by people posting here. I have been suffering from this condition for about 14 years now. I become short of breath while exercising. I cannot ride a bicycle or enjoy hiking because of my inability to breathe. I cannot even leisurely walk in the woods without having to stop and catch my breath. I become short of breath using the stairs. I can't do anything outside once the sun begins to set, and forget doing something outside after dark. I have certain days where I have the feeling that I have to keep taking a deep breath, which sometimes I can't complete. At the same time I have to yawn constantly to get a deep breath. Half the time I can't complete the yawn. This problem almost always with a change of weather. I have had chronic sinusitis for 15 years and when my sinuses begin to drain, my sinuses swell, my nasal passages swell, my teeth hurt, my eyes feel like they are popping out of my head and my entire face hurts. This is when I have this air hunger. Nothing relieves it! When the weather system passes, it gets better.

I have been to pulmonologists, allergists, asthma specialists, cardiologists, ENT's, gastroenterologists and even speech pathologists in Boston, Rochester, NY and even in Penang, Malaysia. Some have said I had asthma. Some have said I have COPD and others say they simply don't know. I have been prescribed every known inhaler and nasal spray on the market. I've tried special diets, yoga and special exercises. Nothing has helped. I have been tested for allergies and came up negative. I've had sinus surgery, which did nothing for me. I've tried acupuncture, which didn't help. I'm sick and tired of being seen by specialists and telling my story over and over only to have them prescribe the same damn inhalers or other medication that I have tried without effect. Some of these inhalers cost 3 or 4 hundred dollars each, only to offer no help.

I am at the point now where I realize modern medicine cannot do anything for me. But I keep researching, looking for answers. This is what led me to this site. I know nothing will help, but I felt the need to vent. Thanks for allowing me to rant.