Partner and I both suddenly experiencing difficulty when breathing. Possible environmental factors ?

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The first night after returning to our home after a long trip away, my partner and I both woke up in the night with breathing issues. These were a dry cough when breathing deeply and a feeling of heaviness in the chest. Neither of us have ever suffered from asthma or anything similar. That we both developed this seemingly overnight indicates that's it's environmentally brought on, but I'm confused as to what is causing it specifically. There have been no apparent changes in the level of dust, and the bedding is the same. Does anybody know of any other less obvious potential factors ? Also, how serious should we consider this to be ? The symptoms are quite disruptive but I'm keen to know if there are any potential long-term dangers.

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  • Posted

    Have you checked your boiler?

    Do you have mould in your house?

  • Posted

    Hi Elizabeth,

    I Hope you are both feeling better since your post. I was wondering when you mentioned you had just returned from a long trip, was it a long flight? Perhaps you have picked up an infection from either your flight or even your holiday? Just a thought.

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