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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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I have not been able to complete a deep breath for over 2 weeks. I feel a need to yawn and it gets stuck in my chest…. Pulmonologist found nothing, ENT said I have GERD. ( no symptoms). I’m now taking allergy meds, nasal sprays and Omeprazole with no relief…. This is making me anxious and uncomfortable.
I don’t know where to turn for help. This has never happened before. I’m a senior citizen with no health issues except for this
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@shels, I'm so sorry you've started to experience this breathing issue and associated anxiety. I know how it feels! I am glad that you found this forum shortly after your started so that you can start searching for answers right away.
That's good that your pulmonologist didn't find anything- have you had your heart examined?
Do you recall any event or anything that happened that might have started this up, or did it start out of the blue?
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I understand your anxiety! Most of the commenters in this thread have similar anxiety. Much like me, the good news is your pulmonologist says it’s not lung related. That’s a big deal. Try breathing techniques to try and slow down/calm down and catch the deep breath you’re looking for. Reduce anxiety and maybe you’ll find your symptoms begin to dissipate.