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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

Lung Health | Last Active: Oct 23 10:20am | Replies (3405)

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Hey guys wanted to pop in and just remind people with SOB to try to get their hands on a mask with the whole Coronavirus thing going around. If you're already short of breath this is the last thing you need. I know they say don't buy a mask but I disagree. If everyone wore a mask it would remove the stigma and people who have it and don't know it will be prevented from coughing or sneezing in public and spreading germs. At the very least it keeps you from touching your face which is one way the virus enters the body. If you don't have a mask, use a bandanna and keep it free of germs. Again, it will keep you from touching your face if you find it difficult.

I couldn't imagine having a respiratory infection when I was already short of breath. When I first came down with SOB last year, I had a cold and nasal congestion and I was so miserable I thought this must be how they punish people in hell.

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It's funny you mentioned that because that thought had crossed my mind. I actually contacted my doctor about it today and this was his response: "Thus far, you have zero evidence of lung disease or heart disease so despite your subjective shortness of breath, this will likely have no bearing on severity of illness should you contract covid- 19. overall, young people your age develop mild symptoms (common cold; mild flu) and you should not be concerned."

So while I'm sure the SOB won't make things any more fun... it doesn't really fall into the category of being an underlying respiratory issue. It seems like most people in this thread have ruled out serious heart/lung issues and are exploring other causes such as GERD, anxiety, and breathing method. I'll be doubling up on the hand washing nonetheless!