I’ve had times when I can’t catch my breath since my lung cancer scare two years ago. My doctor is doing everything possible to find out what is wrong with me and I’ve had so many Ct’s of my lungs that I’ve lost count. I’ve had lung function testing done and the only thing abnormal is my lung diffusion capacity. My pulmonologist is leaning towards sleep apnea and has ruled out asthma, but more testing is needed.

I have moments when I can’t catch my breath. This happens several times a day for two days every month. Usually during times of stress. It was so bad this evening that I told my husband to call 911. Every breath was a deep breath and my arms and hands became tingly. I finally calmed down before my husband made the call. I’m still taking deep breaths, but it’s not as often and it feels controllable.

Could this be anxiety?

Topics: health, doctors, anxiety, breathing, scared, 911, lungs