I have been feeling short of breathh for 8-9 months. Just a constant shortness of breath. Had chest x-ray which showed hyperinflated lungs (too big). PFT test was good except FEV25%-75% was low, which shows restriction in lower airways. Methacholine challenge test for asthma was positive. DLCO was 127% of norm, which indicates asthma. Pulmonary doc said asthma.

I've been on Pulmicort (inhaled steroid) and Foradil (bronchodilator) for 3 months, and Singular for 6 weeks. Still feel exactly the same, no change.

Went to allergy/asthma clinic last week and doctor said this sounds like odd behavior for asthma. Just a constant SOB, no asthma attacks, no wheezing.

Today I had allergy tests and was positive to almost all 56 things he put on my back. So I'm going to start the shots.

I don't have a runny nose or watery eyes or any of the usual allergy symptoms. Just a constant mild shortness of breath.

I know my lower airways are restricted, but it is odd that the Pulmicort, Foradil, and Singulair haven't made a change in this feeling.

Has anyone else felt like this and taken shots? Did they help?

aluv4labs,

You said you have the same symptoms. Are you (or were you) just mildly short of breath ALL the time? That is the ONLY symptom I have. I've never had an asthma attack. But this SOB is constant; the same all the time.

I have changed to Advair after 3.5 months on the Pulmicort and Foradil. I've been on it 3 weeks. I find it much easier to use, but I haven't noticed a difference in the shortness of breath.

I'd love to email with somebody who has the same symptoms as me. So please let me know if that is what you meant: that you were sob all the time. And did the Advair take that away?

[quote]Originally posted by plm:
I have been feeling short of breathh for 8-9 months. Just a constant shortness of breath. Had chest x-ray which showed hyperinflated lungs (too big). PFT test was good except FEV25%-75% was low, which shows restriction in lower airways. Methacholine challenge test for asthma was positive. DLCO was 127% of norm, which indicates asthma. Pulmonary doc said asthma.

I've been on Pulmicort (inhaled steroid) and Foradil (bronchodilator) for 3 months, and Singular for 6 weeks. Still feel exactly the same, no change.

Went to allergy/asthma clinic last week and doctor said this sounds like odd behavior for asthma. Just a constant SOB, no asthma attacks, no wheezing.

Today I had allergy tests and was positive to almost all 56 things he put on my back. So I'm going to start the shots.

I don't have a runny nose or watery eyes or any of the usual allergy symptoms. Just a constant mild shortness of breath.

I know my lower airways are restricted, but it is odd that the Pulmicort, Foradil, and Singulair haven't made a change in this feeling.

Has anyone else felt like this and taken shots? Did they help?

Wow.. I can't believe how much your symptoms sound like mine! I started with a constant feeling of having to catch my breath and shortness of breath one year ago. It is some better at times than other times.. went to pulmonary dr. xrays showed hyperinflated lungs and FEV was low at 70 though he didn't seem concerned about it and said that it was hyperventilation. I know it's not that but like u I had allergy testing and was allergic to everything they tested me for (I now take 3 shots a week).. I have an albuterol inhaler which helps somewhat at times but really not enough to mention. The allergist said it's not asthma but it's very frustrating and scary for me. I have breathed so hard that I have caused my ribcage to expand and be sore too. Well now that I have finished my book I'll say goodbye and gl to you. Just wanted you to know you're not alone. Take Care