PANIC ATTACK AND NOSE BLOCKING. Etc etc.

Health anxiety or illness anxiety disorder belongs to somatoform disorder group. Most of the patients with effective treatment recover well. Do consult a psychiatrist and wishing you a speedy recovery.

Hi, medicines and therapy can help. Consult online for treatment

The symptoms that you have described seem to be that of illness anxiety disorder. In which excessive attention is given to minor bodily symptoms which further increases anxiety and reinforces the belief that something is wrong with the body. Hence a vicious cycle is created.

You should get an online consultation with psychiatrist who can prescribe medication and initiate therapy for the same.

try practicing some relaxation techniques like deep breathing

Your symptoms—recurrent panic attacks with sudden breathlessness, fast heartbeat, sweating, fear of dying, excessive worry about health, and persistent negative thoughts—can occur with panic disorder associated with health anxiety. However, physical causes such as thyroid problems, anemia, asthma/allergy, cardiac problems, or nasal obstruction should also be ruled out. The good news is that panic attacks and health anxiety are highly treatable. Treatment usually involves CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) along with medication such as an SSRI/SNRI when symptoms are frequent or significantly affecting sleep and daily life. Nasal blockage should be evaluated separately by a physician/ENT, especially if it is persistent. Avoid excessive caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, repeated checking of pulse/oxygen level, and searching symptoms online, as these can worsen health anxiety. Since you have been experiencing attacks for about 2 months, I would recommend you to have consultation for proper assessment and an individualized treatment plan.