Scared to Death

[jedoz]

Hello All, I will try to not make this too long. I have had difficulty breathing since Mid August it did sorta come on all of a sudden so I went to Dr she thought sinus infection took the antibiotics. I guess it cleared that up but the breathing still not too good. Then she suspected allergies I'm now on Zyrtec,Rhinocort, Flovent and Maxair. but the inhalers have no real effect. My breathing trouble starts from just below my breastbone all the way up to my throat in which I have a relentless lumpy feeling although not physical to the touch, my glands are not swollen and I'm not really in any pain just major discomfort. I did have a week or so where my breathing felt fine but then bam like a ton of bricks sitting on my chest I feel like I'm wheezing but no wheezy sounds, I have a dry cough as well I have trouble breathing both in and out I am a 27 year old female and have been smoking for about 13 years. I am now on Wellbutrin to quit smoking I set my date for next monday I had a chest Xray that came back normal and I now have to have a Pulminary Function Test performed next week and am soo scared that it's emphysema. I'm getting married next July and my life is flashing in front of me I'm so scared I wont make it that far. Any advice or ideas you have to share would be greatly welcomed. you seem to be a wonderfull support system to one another and I really need someone to talk to my fiance thinks I'm just a hypocondriac because I have anxiety issues as well. Thank You in advance.

[proudmom47]

Try not to worry too much. Most likely its an anxiety issue. There are lots of things can cause difficulty breathing. Digestive problems like heartburn, allergies, asthma, anxiety, thyroid problems, etc. These are just a few. Even if you have emphysema, which I very much doubt you do, if you quit smoking immediately it might not progress!

[Mom22greatkids]

Your symptoms sound a lot like GERD. Have you looked into that?

[susanp]

jedoz
I started one night a few years ago having trouble breathing and my husband took me to the emergency room. I thought I was dying. They said it was gerd.I later had a scope done and that is what it was. I now take medicine for that and it is ok. Now I have some other problem which I have posted about strange pneumonia etc . I was recently diagnosed with double pneumonia.I had the other symptoms you talk about. Cant get deep breath ,something I feel all the way up my throat,feel uncomfortable,but I also have some pain when I inhale.My mystery was why I havent had any coughing. I guess eventually I will
find out.Good Luck
susanp

[jedoz]

Thanks for your replies I do try to not worry but I can't seem to help myself. I haven't looked into GERD yet but I definitely will, I know I'm young and Emphysema shouldn't be primary concern yet but I know if I continue to smoke it will become a problem. I'm trying to build myself up to quit and I want to be succesfull the first time so I don't have to go through it again. I don't know if anyone knows but can congestion not be seen on a chest Xray? I have a nasal drip too so maybe all the crud coming down from my head is going into my throat and chest? I don't know. Thanks again for reading my post i know a lot of you have legitimate health issues and that is why I came to you because otherwise healthy people will just blow off my concerns. I wish you all well!