Breathing problems worsening

I am currently on a beclomethasone inhaler for a couple of weeks, with a salbutamol one for 'just in case'.

I've had breathing issues on and off for a little under 2 months but over the past few weeks they've become progressively worse. It feels as if my diaphragm just isn't working at full steam and my lungs can't take in as much air, or exhale as much, as they need to. As if that whole area of my body is a bit weak and not actually working properly.

I'm tired, weak and find myself yawning a lot.

Ironically, I've lost almost 2 stone since last April, and was capable of running 5k without getting all that out of breath in June. Now, I am literally having to pause for breath between sentences.

I came to visit my mum today, walked here (30 minute fast walk) and sped up for the final 5 minutes as I was late. By the time I arrived, my arms and legs were like jelly, my lungs felt tiny and I felt very light headed and absolutely knackered.

I should point out, I'm 37 and was in the best health I have been in for about 15 years until recently.

I'd recently been diagnosed with autoimmune disorder, had an ablation for afib last June and am currently undergoing investigation for asthma but this feels far more serious.

Are these normal asthma symptoms? It's literally ruining my life at the moment.

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