Vocal Cord Dysfunction

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Is anyone around here familiar with this condition?

I have been for the past two weeks trying to figure out just what causes a minor shortness of breath and a feeling of tightness in the throat. It seems to come on in spurts and seems to be associated with anxiety, and I started to think at one point that I am starting to have cardiac or pulmonary problems. I say it's a minor shortness of breath, because I can breathe, but I seem to have to take way more than normal heavy breaths that are sometimes hard to inhale. Exhalation seems to be fine. It seemed to mimic symptoms of a minor ashtma, but this just started recently.

I have bad sinuses, acid reflux and a lot of anxiety, which probably contribute to this.

- Ray M -

I would say it's a reaction to anxiety. Incredibly mild panic attacks maybe? Your problem could also be a side-effect of a medication you're taking for something else. Or a million other things.

If the problem is getting worse over time or is very difficult to deal with you should see a doctor ASAP.