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Mysterious shortness of breath: What has helped you?
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Hi @dcm8299, Have you started with the GERD treatment yet? Curious to see if that helps any of your symptoms. All the tests that have come back normal is certainly a good thing and good to rule some things out. I know it's also somewhat disappointing that the tests don't uncover anything, but also good to know that you're free of other conditions.
Also, have you done anything about the nasal symptoms? Any allergy medication, shots, sprays, etc? I find that for me, if I can get my sinuses under control, the air hunger also subsides. I've also kept it somewhat subdued over the years by doing occasional breathing exercises.
The vagus nerve theory is an interesting one. I've come across some material over the years as well regarding the vagus nerve. I think I read that there may be some things to help the vagus nerve, but I don't think my research turned up a lot. Echoing the good news he shared, it is a good thing it's not dangerous and just uncomfortable. I find that this frees up the mind to pursue things that can help symptoms. Have you looked into any breathing exercises?
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Good Morning Gabe. Thank you for the response. As prescribed by the GI doctor after the endoscopy, I take Nexium daily. It's helped the reflux. With regards to the nasal symptoms, I have Flonase and Sinex Severe sprays. They actually help relieve the stuffy congested nose immediately which helps with breathing but seems to reappear shortly after. Maybe I should start some breathing exercises. I'm not sure where to investigate next. What I know is that I've been cleared for most of the major body systems that would cause this even though I'm still feeling the air hunger daily. And it seems to be progressing/worsening becoming more prevalent?? I guess I'll just keep keeping active. I try to run 2-3 miles a day 4/5 per week along with weight training. I climb and descend roughly 300 stairs daily. Ironically, I feel my breathing is vastly improved while I'm exercising or staying active.