I am facing this condition from last 8-10 months. I constantly feel this urge to take deep breaths and if I avoid taking it, I feel very uncomfortable may be something close to feeling shortness of breath..however one small sigh is enough, but again after few mins I feel the same urge.this doesn't happen at any particular time or doesn't have any specific pattern.. but mostly I feel this while having food. Or also when just sitting in a relaxed position.my O2 levels are normal.. also in the month of Jan I got a spirometry test done on my Dr.'s advice which also came out normal
However this still continues..I also experience a blocked nasal passage sometimes mostly in the morning after waking up with little sticky mucus at the back of my nose..I also experience palpitations sometimes while in deep sleep.. this bothers me..kindly help
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Since your investigations were normal, it implies there is no serious underlying cause of your symptoms. Normally breathing happens without our noticing it but if there is a mild blocked sensation, then it comes to our attention. It is possible, there is a mild inflammation ( as you report sticky mucous and mild nasal obstruction) which is causing you to become aware of it and therefore a subconscious effort to increase your oxygen intake. A detailed history may help identify any other cause for your symptoms.
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Since you are anxious about it, please consult a doctor and discuss your symptoms in detail to identify any underlying cause
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Plain steam inhalation 2-3 times a day, Sinus rinsing ( Jala-Neti) may help in the meanwhile
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