greenleaf
06-29-2007, 01:46 PM
Breathing problems and chest tightness.
I have breathing difficulty "only" when exposed to specific things that I am allergic to (yes MD tested). Stress, pressures, ect do not cause breathing problems. I have had this my whole life.
Awake or asleep symptoms are the same.
When I am feeling fine I usually forget about my problem to the point where I forget to take allergy meds until I realize I am having trouble breathing because I skipped dosages.
Asthma and allergy meds stop most of the problem.
Doc says, mind stops worrying because you took meds.
What we know. (For nonsmokers) If I breath in smoke I choke. After a while my chest will begin to become tight if I remain in the direct smoke. Repeated discomfort causes tightness in my chest making it hard to breath in and out.
Doc says this is anxiety to the smoke.
QUESTION. Is choking reflex or anxiety to the smoke? What is the difference. One doctor says it is anxiety to the smoke.
Cure. I have 2 meds. 1 is an inhaler. That opens my air ways right away. Another stops irritation in my chest from the smoke. While on these meds I can tolerate the smoke somewhat better. I still choke sometimes but do not tighten up.
Same with flower/grass/mold pollens. Antihistamine stops the breathing problem too until they wear off.
We know I have serious allergies. But some say the breathing problem is from worrying about the reactions I feel not a reflex.??
Aware, unaware, sleeping or awake the problem is the same.
I have not tried anxiety meds.
I have not been to a psychiatrist because I think they see $$ to try and treat me. Need advise!!!
I have breathing difficulty "only" when exposed to specific things that I am allergic to (yes MD tested). Stress, pressures, ect do not cause breathing problems. I have had this my whole life.
Awake or asleep symptoms are the same.
When I am feeling fine I usually forget about my problem to the point where I forget to take allergy meds until I realize I am having trouble breathing because I skipped dosages.
Asthma and allergy meds stop most of the problem.
Doc says, mind stops worrying because you took meds.
What we know. (For nonsmokers) If I breath in smoke I choke. After a while my chest will begin to become tight if I remain in the direct smoke. Repeated discomfort causes tightness in my chest making it hard to breath in and out.
Doc says this is anxiety to the smoke.
QUESTION. Is choking reflex or anxiety to the smoke? What is the difference. One doctor says it is anxiety to the smoke.
Cure. I have 2 meds. 1 is an inhaler. That opens my air ways right away. Another stops irritation in my chest from the smoke. While on these meds I can tolerate the smoke somewhat better. I still choke sometimes but do not tighten up.
Same with flower/grass/mold pollens. Antihistamine stops the breathing problem too until they wear off.
We know I have serious allergies. But some say the breathing problem is from worrying about the reactions I feel not a reflex.??
Aware, unaware, sleeping or awake the problem is the same.
I have not tried anxiety meds.
I have not been to a psychiatrist because I think they see $$ to try and treat me. Need advise!!!