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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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It’s hard for me to imagine this is just anxiety either for same reasons you mentioned. Plus, I’ve had anxiety attacks in the past and this is nothing like that.

I was diagnosed with pre-asthma as a kid but never had to use an inhaler and when I used a daily and emergency one they didn’t provide relief for more than a couple minutes. So maybe since we both have asthma of sorts this SOB is in fact connected to that? Just not sure why it would flair up so bad. Maybe climate change and weird weather this year. Any chance you’re in the same area as me...southwest?

Also have you had your iron or bilirubin tested? Any abnormalities? Allergy test? I have yet to do that.

Sorry for all the questions, I’m just determined to figure out a diagnosis and/or solution. The SOB is taking a toll on me.

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gabe79 | @gabe79 | Apr 13, 2021

I did not have asthma when I was a kid or later in life until this (sob) showed up 2. 5 months ago. My doctors do not believe this is asthma because 1. my lung function test (spirometry) was normal 2. i produce normal and consistent results on my peak flow meter (average 650), and 3. i have my symptoms at rest and not on exertion.
I live in Canada, northwest, in a very different climate than southwest.
No bilirubin, iron, or allergy test yet.

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