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Anxiety, chest sound when breathing in.
Hi I've been suffering from something unusual like some time when I breathe in there's sound of air or mucus moving in lower chest and same sound when eating spicey food. I've been a smoker since 3 years and I've physically active. is it anxiety or something else. I also get numbness and high heart rate and foggy blurry vision.
Is it anxiety or some serious lung and heart related issue.
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At your age, the combination of smoking, chest sounds when breathing, and symptoms triggered by spicy food is most likely related to airway irritation, mild bronchitis, or acid reflux- all of which can create mucus sounds in the chest.
The numbness, high heart rate, and blurry vision you experience are typical features of anxiety or panic, especially when you start worrying about your breathing.
So you likely have both:
- a mild lung/airway issue from smoking
- anxiety symptoms making your body feel worse
Next Steps
1. Consult a chest physician (pulmonologist) for a basic check-up → chest exam, spirometry.
2. If lungs are fine, then the rest is mainly anxiety, which can be treated easily.
3. Reduce or stop smoking- it is the biggest contributor to mucus, chest sounds, and breath discomfort.
4. Avoid spicy food for a few weeks (it can trigger reflux + chest tightness).
5. If anxiety stays high, Reach out for an online or in-person consultation:
📞 NEURONAL FIX CLINIC, RAMPRASTHA COLONY, Ghaziabad, (near Shreshtha Vihar, Delhi)- +91- 74XX52XX97XX67XX61
Health Tips
- Chest sounds from mucus are common in smokers.
- Anxiety can amplify sensations so they feel dangerous even when they are not.
- Get checked once, but don’t panic — serious heart/lung disease at 22 is very unlikely.
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Consult a chest physician followed by a psychiatrist if needed. Tc
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First of all do not conclude and think too much
* At first you must visit a Physician MD medicine so that full examination of chest region along with assessment of symptoms can be done and if any need of investigations required as X ray rtc will be advised accordingly*
" Second it may be just a symptom of anxiety that may be assessed and evaluated later when visit to physician done and no physical causes found*
Do not worry first visit physician once after that with report and investigations visit a psychiatrist
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Hi
Anxiety can absolutely create intense physical sensationstightness in the chest, racing heart, fogginess, and even odd breathing sensations but the presence of a smoking history and chest-related sounds means it’s wise not to rely on self-diagnosis. Psychological anxiety often amplifies body sensations, making them feel dangerous even when they’re not, but only a medical check-up can rule out respiratory or cardiac causes confidently.
What I can tell you is this: anxiety and physical health often interact. When the body is stressed, even minor sensations feel alarming, and that fear increases symptoms further. Getting a basic medical check can give you clarity, and therapy can help address the anxiety cycle that is intensifying your physical discomfort. Take therapy. You can connect with me on nine two six six seven two six zero six five.
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You should always visit a physician especially a chest and tb physician to rule out any organic causes. If they feel like you need a psychiatrist assessment, they will refer to accordingly.
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visit a physician especially a chest and tb physician to rule out any organic causes
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