I suffer from ANXIETY which manifest itself in emotional and physical symptoms. The physical symptoms include upper gastric IBS (stomach bloating) and a tension in my thorax/lungs.
The tension in my lungs seems to be responsible for producing mucous, a cough and at times, especially when my stomach feels bloated, I feel breathing distress/panic.
I sometimes cannot catch the top of my in-breath - belch and the breathing problem temporarily diminishes...
[My recent X-Ray was clear and I have a good peak flow].
QUESTIONS:
Q1 Could the breathing distress (occasional mucous and tightness) be the result of an ambient anxiety disorder ?
If not, can you suggest what else it might indicate?
Q2 Do you imagine that the stomach bloating/ distension is likely to make the lung condition seem more pronounced ?
Q3 As a result of my apparent lung sensitivity, I have a fear of catching a cold/ flu/ cough...do you imagine in reality my condition would be manageable under such circumstances and that this might be merely an irrational concern ?
Q4 Can you suggest a course of action/ treatment?
[I am presently taking Omeprazole for my stomach (acid) and Buspar for my anxiety]
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions...