Shortness of Breath, However Normal Chest X-ray, Pulmonary function and ECG

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I have chronic shortness of breath, I feel tightness in my upper trachea that i must take a deep inhalation to feel better. I have done numerous tests including Chest X-Ray, Pulmonary Function Test, and ECG, results all came back to be normal. I do not know what to do now. I need help.

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hey bsmsl!

Thank you so much. I think I shall research the treatment on the internet. My difficulty breathig/spasm occurs VERY irregularly and in no way can i produce a shortness of breath during visit to doctor. Really thanks for your information, I shall try the breathing technique and speech therapy to begin with

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Has any of your doctors talked to you about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.  This is a spasm of the vocal cords that causes one to be short of breath. They have difficulty breathing in.  It is only given and concrete diagnosis by an ENT doing a scope of the vocal cords.  However, a negative scope is virtually meaningless as the dr has to witness a spasm.  The treatment for VCD is speach therapy and special breathing techniques.  You can find some techniques demonstrated on the internet to experiment with.  

Another thought would be acid reflux.  It can  mimic and be miss diagnosed as asthma.  

I hope that helps you.