Hi @jessep, this is indeed still a very active forum! New people like you come across this thread on a regular basis. I am the OP and while we don’t have a consensus or cure, we’ve gathered some coping techniques and continue to search for answers all the time.

My symptoms come and go. The air hunger is still there for me but is manageable and not severe like it was when I wrote this post.

Many people have other conditions, such as what you mentioned but also things like GERD, lung conditions, or something else. But many still experience the air hunger as pretty much the only symptom of anything.

I’ve considered Vocal Cord Dysfunction which I’ll be tested for later this month or possibly an issue with the diaphragm.

My method that has helped reduce symptoms for me is the Buteyko breathing method and moderate daily exercise. There may be something to what they teach regarding deficient CO2 levels but never came to a conclusion if that’s an issue. It could very well be a symptom however.

Did the blood work come back with any nutrient deficiencies?