Hi All,

Hope everyone is doing ok with this covid19 situation.

On 3/8/2020, with no apparent reason I started having shortness of breath along with excessive burping, it became progressively worse on 3/9/2020 and eventually I went to the ER as SOB is one of the COVID19 symptoms. The ER doc cleared me and referred me to a pulmonologist if my breathing issues persist or get worse.

The issues seem to disappear in couple of days (no change in lifestyle or no medication). But they issue reappeared on 3/18/2020 with full force. I have scheduled an appt with the pulmonologist on 3/25/2020.

But what was interesting is that the issue occurred and progressively becomes worst from morning to evening and then reduces from evening to night. Peaking between 5 and 8 pm. Additionally it only occurs while standing/walking or sitting. Standing was much severe compared to sitting. As soon as I lay on the bed, shortness of breath reduced considerably and in 10 to 15 minutes completely gone.

Background:
I reduced more than 20 lbs between Oct 2019 and March 2020. Now I hover around 157 to 159 lbs, Height:5Ft 6 inches, Age 38 yrs, Male
Due to family history doctor has prescribed Crestor 2.5 mg 3 times a week (reduced from daily to 3 times due to weight loss and very favorable cholesterol numbers). Other than pollen (etching and watering of eyes and cough/cold), no identified allergies.

Have had some bouts of acidity, but nothing which caused prolonged and recurring shortness of breath.

Very annoying and worrisome especially during these COVID19 days.

Regards,
Sukrut Phadke

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