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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?

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@jalexander729

I felt like I was reading my own story. I have been suffering from SOB for a couple of years. They have ruled out all medical causes. I was put on inhalers and antihistamines to no avail. Endoscopy, bloodwork, x-rays, pulmonology - nothing. I am exhausted and get into bed and can’t sleep for 3-5 hours due to SOB. Even during the day, just watching TV, I have SOB. I eat healthy, am thin, am doing all the right things for my body, I just can’t breathe. I’m glad and sorry that others endure this too. Maybe we’ll find a solution soon. Happy breathing to each of you.

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Gabe, Volunteer Mentor | @gabrielm | Mar 27, 2023

Hi @jalexander729, welcome here and glad you’ve found others in your situation. No one wants to be here but at least we’re not alone!

Sounds like you’ve gotten the gamut of tests and they all came back fine. At least you’ve ruled many things out.

You mentioned about not being able to sleep much as well. Despite the antihistamines, are you aware of any nasal/sinus issues? Do they feel clear or do you have any obstruction when breathing?

Have you looked into any ways coping such as breathing exercises?

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