HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

For The Past Ten Years Or So I Have Been

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2020

Question: For the past ten years or so I have been experiencing episodes of air hunger adn increase sense of mucus in throat. My 02 is always normal during these episodes. The lack of air feeling is 24/7 and can last for weeks before it disappears. I've had heart exams all normal. Pulmonologist feels like its mild asthma (does not feel mild) and gave me a rescue inhaler and pulmicort which seem to have little effect. One night a few years ago I became very panicked during an episode and went to the ER where I was told it was anxiety related. I feel a constant need to clear my throat and it feels a bit constricted during episodes. What can this be

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of either stress, anxiety or GERD related symptoms is more like

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on 'Ask A Doctor' forum.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the detailed history you have given.

By your history and description, the possibility of either stress, anxiety, or GERD related symptoms is more likely.

So better to avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.

If you are having GERD then do lifestyle modifications and take medicine regularly.

Do you have a PFT report with you?

I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee