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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Hi, I have had very similar problems. I am an avid cyclist and for the last ten years I have had breathing problems. I even wake up at night in a major panic attack, and have to go outside in the cooler air for a while to be able to breath properly…
I can’t yawn as deep as I used to, and when I breathe I can’t get that full feeling in my lungs.
Ihave been to a pulmonologist and a cardiologist, and they can’t find any problems or reasons that I should have these episodes of abnormal breathing.
When I ride on my bicycle, and the rest of the group accelerate, I can’t go with them as I feel as if I can’t breathe.
I saw a GP a few years back, and she said that I had emphysema, but the pulmonologist ruled that out.
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Hi @pieterhugo50, How long have you had the breathing problems and do you also experience this during your bike rides?
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After seeing every imaginable doctor to find everything normal (heart, lungs etc) I went to an ENT. I have reflux and post nasal drip creating the breathing problem.. I am using 2 different nasal sprays and omeprazole with a slight change in diet and I feel so much better! You may have to give cup up acidic foods like tomato and oranges, chocolate and even coffee, but it is really helping! Best of luck to you.