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Mucus and Breathing
So I went for a jog back in august .. when I was running I was getting breathless and my chest was sore, but I ignored it and ever since my chest has been sore and I have more mucus then normal and sometimes I feel breathless .. I’ve taken lots of tests, EKG tests, chest X-rays , ECG and also Stress tests, I also did a echocardiogram and the test came back fine.. the doctors say nothing is wrong and that nothing is to be concerned .. I used to have ashtma when I was a child but now I’m 28 they tell me that I don’t have ashtma or that’s not a reason why I’m having these feelings .. it sucks because I’ve seen doctors and emergency trips for the last 8 months and nothing is fixed .. anyone have experience this ? Or?
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If you haven’t yet, seek out a pulmonologist for lung function testing. It’s not uncommon for asthma to return as an adult. It did for me and I have similar symptoms.
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3 Reactions@trevortedford, did you see that suggestion by @otter2154? Like Otter, I wonder if your asthma may have flared up or returned. Have you seen a pulmonologist or allergist since this happened?
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1 ReactionYes, I saw the comment from Otter, some people say it’s probably returned , I have not seen a pulmonologist or an allergist since this returned .. I did go to the emergency and they did some sort of test to check my air , and they said it stayed the same after taking a puffer, and my doctor also listened to my lungs and he said nothing was wrong
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Some people have these symptoms with silent reflux. You might want to talk to your doctor about it.
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3 ReactionsI have asthma and emphysema. My pulmonologist had me on an albuterol nebulizer which had helped. When I told him about the abundance of mucus he added Hyper Sal which is a saline solution to the nebulizer. Has significantly helped bring up the mucus.
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3 ReactionsI agree. The saline really helps bring up mucus. I'd ask for it. It was a game changer for me.
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1 ReactionFor me, there is a definite link between what I eat for dinner and my cough. If I eat/drink foods that are acidic (i.e. tomato sauce, wine, chocolate), I am up ALL night coughing my head off. I now watch what I eat and the problem seems to be mostly resolved. I suspect I may have silent reflux. I also sleep with a wedge pillow which is very helpful. I don't know if that is responsible for your distress but is something to be aware of. My symptoms started all of a sudden. Last month, I never had any issues like this. Here is a link to get some info:
https://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/laryngopharyngeal-reflux-silent-reflux
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1 ReactionI’ve been using Salbutamol, it temporarily helps, but if my lungs are inflammed , it won’t help it
I have a question for everyone, do you think mucus buildup in the airways and lungs, affects the Pulmonary Function Test numbers that we all do on a regular basis. I have asked many Dr.‘s, Respiratory Teheripists, nurses, etc this question. Some say it (the mucus) has no effect at all. Others say they believe it does. My belief is simple “ If you have an object occluding or blocking a tube or pathway then it HAS to effect the flow of whatever substance liquid or gas. Thank-you.
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2 ReactionsI got me an Aerobika (Flutter Device) it has been the best thing to help get the mucus up and out when I am having trouble doing it. You could watch some videos on You Tube to learn more or maybe just Google it. It is the best device I have gotten to help me with this.
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