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Could I have mild asthma or allergies?

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chelseat1999
chelseat1999

Since last year, I've had this feeling like my lungs get kind of tight but then when I take a deep breath, it relieves it and when I breathe out I get this feeling in my chest like I need to cough afterwards, but I feel like I can't really cough properly cause my lungs feel sort of tight. No wheezing, I can breathe fine and it's not too bothersome, I'm just worried it could be a mild form of asthma. When I try coughing, my breathing sounds kind of loud when I breathe in then out, if that makes any sense. I know it sounds kind of crazy but does this sound like it could be mild asthma or maybe allergies? I've already been to the doctor for something else that's going on & I can't keep going to the doctor unless I'm convinced something is wrong. Im not trying to get a diagnosis though, I was just wondering if it sounds like it could be asthma or maybe allergies or not. Thanks.

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  • green881
    green881 chelseat1999

    Posted

    Doesn't sound like asthma to me, but doesn't mean it is not.

    If you want help tell us more: How old, ever smoked?, are you generally in good shape, do you have nasal or skin allergies, if so to what, and anything else you can think of. Have you ever been told by a doctor you have asthma in the past?

     

    • chelseat1999
      chelseat1999 green881

      Posted

      Hello, sorry for replying late, I just now saw your reply. I am 17 and I used to smoke cigarettes almost every day for about 7 or 8 months, but I have quit about 7 months ago. I am a bit overweight and don't exercise that often. I've never been tested for any allergies, so I'm not sure if I do. I've never been to the doctor about this problem. Thanks.

    • green881
      green881 chelseat1999

      Posted

      If you have allergies it is usually pretty obvious, your nose gets blocked or you have hayfever or skin rashes or wheeze. So probably you do not. It's unclear when you went to the doctor if you mentioned your breathing problems and what the response was.  It doesn't sound like obvious allergic asthma to me but it's too early to tell.  Need more information.  Good job quitting smoking, don't start again.  Trust us with asthma any kind of lung impairment is not something you want to willingly inflict on yourself.

  • liz85864
    liz85864 chelseat1999

    Posted

    Sounds more like a panic attack, but I agree with the other poster. Need more information.
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