13th June 2008
I know that you are very concerned. The other posters have given good advice.
About two years ago, I faced a horrible few months of constantly feeling breathless. I even took tests for asthma, went to lung specialist, nothing wrong.
I felt breathless, and would panic, especially at night, and it was all a vicious cycle. What helped me is taking Advair ( a steroid for asthma patients) on a short-term basis. Doctors will even prescribe this for bronchitis sufferers. As your breathing feels more under control,check out reflux. I will have an endoscopy on Monday, because of reflux. When reflux runs down your throat, and perhaps into your lungs, it can also irritate and contribute to that breathless feeling.
But don't give up! I remember feeling so bad that I could not laugh, literally, because I didn't have enough breath. You will get better, be persistent in seeking out help.
About two years ago, I faced a horrible few months of constantly feeling breathless. I even took tests for asthma, went to lung specialist, nothing wrong.
I felt breathless, and would panic, especially at night, and it was all a vicious cycle. What helped me is taking Advair ( a steroid for asthma patients) on a short-term basis. Doctors will even prescribe this for bronchitis sufferers. As your breathing feels more under control,check out reflux. I will have an endoscopy on Monday, because of reflux. When reflux runs down your throat, and perhaps into your lungs, it can also irritate and contribute to that breathless feeling.
But don't give up! I remember feeling so bad that I could not laugh, literally, because I didn't have enough breath. You will get better, be persistent in seeking out help.