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To ask if you know why I’m struggling to get enough air in my lungs

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Outandabouty · 15/09/2022 08:54

I’m not short of breath or anything but I frequently find I feel like I am shallow breathing and need more air in my lungs but struggle to take a big deep breath. I then have to try to force air in if you see what I mean.

I am 47 and fit and well, I’m not overweight, I exercise regularly and run every other day, I don’t smoke and I don’t have asthma.

Is this just me? Any idea if it’s normal or not?

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LimpBiskit · 15/09/2022 09:45

Have you had covid? This was a symptom I've had for several months.

Kissingfrogs25 · 15/09/2022 09:33

I have been like this since having covid the first time. I have not been able to fully regulate my breathing since then.

Speak to the dr and get other conditions ruled out.

Anonymouseposter · 15/09/2022 09:05

It could be a few different things. I have sarcoidosis and this was the first thing I noticed. I also had it with anaemia. It’s worth having a blood test and chest x ray.

Herja · 15/09/2022 09:05

Also wondering about covid... Had this for a year after The firat round. I just had it twice in 5 weeks, followed by this for a further month. Happily back to pretty much normal again already this time.

Also, a family member had a year of investigations, before it turned out to be constant semi hyperventilating. They just didn't breathe properly for a full year and got so used to it, they didn't realise what the issue was... Anxiety meds and therapy fixed the issue.

ByTheNine · 15/09/2022 09:05

Agree that anaemia is likely. See if your pharmacist will give you some 200mg iron tablets, the ones you can buy from Boots etc aren't up to the job!

SunflowerOrange · 15/09/2022 09:05

Definitely speak to Dr.

SunflowerOrange · 15/09/2022 09:04

They thought I had a blood clot when I went in with this. My blood results suggested I do - but the hospital said no. I have no idea why I am breathless but next drs call is a week away...

TigerRag · 15/09/2022 09:03

I get this. Consultant has no idea but has decided it's not anxiety, asthma (my original diagnosis) or anemia. GP on 111 decided within 2 minutes consultant was wrong and it was anxiety. But she can't explain my test results.

Blackopal · 15/09/2022 09:02

Had this with severe anemia.

FruitPastilleNut · 15/09/2022 09:02

I also get this with anxiety.

You could maybe try an oxygen monitor op, the type you put on your finger? There are v good ones available from Amazon, about £15. If you test your levels and they're normal, it will be reassurance at least that it's not your body trying to get more oxygen.

ManateeFair · 15/09/2022 09:01

If this is a new development you need to see your GP. Could be loads of things, most of them nothing to worry about, but worth getting it checked out.

Have you had Covid in the last couple of years, by any chance? Or any other cough/cold?

L1ttledrummergirl · 15/09/2022 08:59

I'm like this since I had covid in March. It's shit.

Winterfellismyhome · 15/09/2022 08:58

I get this when my anxiety is bad