I haven't been able to inhale completely for the last 2 months and it's getting worse. What's going on?
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There is a very strong chance you are having a common somatic symptom of anxiety. the most common physical symptoms of anxiety are shortness of breath (almost always described as you have described your feeling), light headedness, chest pain , tingling in the extremities. \n\nUsually the exam is normal , labs are normal and continued complaints at the doctor cause the physicain to order more and more testing , worsening the concerns about a potential physical problem , worsening the anxiety and often worsening and bringing attention to the symptom.\n\nThe statement that it is better with exercise very likely eliminates any real possibility that the symptom is coming from your heart or lungs and exercise reduces the catecholamines and other stress homrones you are suffering from.\n\nYour docotr should due a simple office test called spirometry and a chest x-ray. If these are normal focus on stress and anxiety.\n\nTry to treat it without drugs - though sedatives and benzos like valium would "cure " your symptoms they are addictive - try to avoid them. the SSRI's like zoloft would help and would be safe.\n\nTry meditation , yoga, counselling , exercise, stress and breathing management techniques.\n\nYou don't have cancer - find ways to relax.\nI wish you luck and good health!
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Wow see a doctor, you might have exercise induced asthma or something else, maybe with your blood sugar. Please tell your parents or guardian and definitely see a doctor!
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you didn't mention your age or sex or if you smoked.\nbut all that aside sounds like you should have your throat looked at.  in the meantime try sipping on tea with honey and rest your voice as much as possible.  if you smoke....STOP!
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Go to the Dr.  Also, quit smoking...I don't know what is wrong with you, but it sounds like you are going to drive yourself crazy worrying about it...I hope you feel better and all goes well...Good luck!\n\nLung cancer would show a shadow on at least one of your lungs.  Since, your X-ray was clear you should be okay.  \n\nI just saw your other question...Go to the Dr., meanwhile, just calm down and try to relax.  Easier said then done, but you are going to make your stress level increase and in turn your headache's are probably going to get worse.  Breathe and relax...
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ugh...I know how you feel. I had that problem for weeks.  Try some eucalyptus oil.  Boil a tablespoon of the oil in some water, pour into a bowl and inhale the fumes.  Put a towel over your head as you do this but be careful not to get burned!  But if you've had a cold for over 3 weeks and you are coughing stuff up, or continue to have a temperature, then go see your doc. Good luck and feel better soon!
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With all the adenopathy and atelectasis (collapsed parts of the lung) I would be very concerned about the findings.  Have you lost weight?  Are you more tired than usual?  Are you coughing?  Did they do any lab work also?  \nI am sure your doctor is going to refer you for more tests.  You may need biopsies (tissue samples) also.  \nMake a list of your questions & concerns before you go to the doctor and bring the list w/ you.  If at all possible, have a friend or family member got to the vist with you.  When we are anxious, we tend to forget what was said.  \nGood luck to you!
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sounds like your secondary muscles of inspiration are shortened or contractured.  Do you smoke or are you susceptible to bronchitis?  If so, then this could be the cause.  I would also go to a Massage Therapist and get some of the hypertonicity worked on and have them give you some good home care in the form of remex and hydrotherapy.  When you breath, try not to breath apically, but bring the air in through your nose and when it goes into your lungs, concentrate on bringing the air as far down as your tummy (pretend that your tummy is like a big balloon, and fill it up)  Then continue to inhale so the upper portions of your lungs fill.  When you exhale, do so through your mouth, slowly.  Make an effort to breath this way, an the tightness in you chest should decrease a bit.  Get your Pec major and Pec minor stretched out and hold your shoulders back.  Don't slouch.\n\nGuaranteed, if you do this, you will feel like a new person.
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It could be spasms in your intercostal muscles (the muscles between your ribs). This can be painful and can make breathing painful.\n\nIf you can, try vigorously massaging the affected area while trying to take a deep breath.\n\nRegardless, it's worth bringing up with your physician.\n:)
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Sounds like a mild asthma attack, but I'm not a doctor. To try and relieve yourself until you can see a doctor try using cough drops (like halls) and things like that. If those don't work hot coffee usually does the trick for me when I don't have my rescue inhaler. The caffine is a stimulant and helps to loosen up your lungs for easier breathing until you can make a visit to your doctor.
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well... i don't know what is wrong with me all of a sudden but it seems like since i got pregnant i have asthma or something and my through feels like my tubes are all puffy inside so when i laugh when i'm out of breath i sould like mutley on that old racing cartoon. there's like barely any noise coming out, it just sounds like wheezing.
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Wow I have been to the point where I was on a vent also.  I have to admit I don't take care of my asthma the way I should.  I should take advair and I don't.  I give you all the credit in the world for keeping up with your medicine.  I do know how you feel, no one knows how much stress and anxiety you go though when you can't breath if they don't have respiratory problems.  \n\nI don't know if you live in a large populated area, but do you think it may be your environment??? Might be too much pollution around you.  Also keep a journal of what caused your attacks, write down what you were doing and where.  Keep track of the time of day, what you were doing and maybe you can find a trend  and avoid the situation in the future.  \n\nBy all means if you are depressed over your asthma contact a counselor or your doctor.  If you are stressed that can bring on another attack.  \n\nI too try to keep my sense of humor.  Both of us are here to stay and it will take more than a bad lung or two to keep us down....lol\n\nGood luck!
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sounds like a bad cold or the flu to me. Go see a doctor and he can tell you everything you need to know. In the mean time you can get lot's of fresh Vitamin C (fresh lemons, oranges) and use the menthol rub and some throat losenges. Drink LOTS of water or Powerade. Eat some light soup, like chicken soup. (Not dark soup) But regardless of whether you fell like you might be getting better, go see a doctor and make sure it's not something serious.\n\nIf you have alot of phlem in your lungs, Mucinex works great(the GREEN pack, not the blue one) Hope you feel better!
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Congratulations, am an x smoker too. Since you are not used to the smell and the smoke, you may have developed an allergy as I did. I cough when in a room with a smoker.
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ouch. Maybe you have developed asthma.  Better see your doc.
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It could be several things including asthma.\nGo to your local ER for an evaluation.\nWhen you register the registrar will ask if you have insurance and should give you a packet to apply for reduced fee or they will apply to your state to pay the bill for you.\nI am sorry to say you may not get a definitive answer there either as they will not do alot of testing unless you present saying and have symptoms that you are short of breath.\n\nPlease go and get evaluated especially since your husband says you make noises at night when you sleep.
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Maybe you should try going to see a lung specialist or a stomach doctor.\n I would definitely check lung though
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well i would try consulting a pulmonary doctor to see what kind of medication would help