Chronic Sinusitus cause asthma like symtoms?

[clpa07]

Hi,

Ive recently been going through an  illness for the last 2 months. Ive been out of work, school, and any social activities I hope I can get some insight on what is going on

It started when I was exercising about 2 months ago. I quickly stopped my run because i found myself oddly out of breath. Before this I was almost religiously in the gym 4 times a week. I have had problems with allergies in the past and I guess that it was prime allergy season in Arizona. However, I was never treated for allergies, it never bothered me. In fact, I went to an allergist and I was allergic to pretty much EVERYTHING airborne that was going on in arizona and some foods.

At first they though it was asthma. I was having problems breathing and severe chest pain so I was put on some inhalers. I didn't respond to that and weeks went by till I got a Sinus CT scan. The CT scan showed that my right maxillary sinus was completely opacified. I also was tested for Valley Fever which is very common in Arizona but it came back negative. I also went to 3 pulmonary doctors and only 1 said they thought it was asthma. I have no wheezing though just shortness of breath and congested.

I guess the general question is: could a chronic sinus infection cause my symptoms of shortness of breath, chest pains, and of course congestion?  I don't know how it could be asthma considering Ive never had any problems like this before. I'm currently on antibiotic and anti histamines and its offered some relief yet i still have shortness of breath throughout the day. Thanks for your reply and any suggestions!

[Sannn]

I run almost every day and over the last three years have developed this cough that usually leaves me from one day to the next, however, this year, I have had it since April and it does not appear to want to leave.  Check out Reactive Airway Disease.  Google it and read all about this.  I am still not sure if I have this.  I have gone to an ENT who put me on an antiobiotic, inhaler and inhaler, zero relief....after having a friend of mine who is a doctor tell me that she thought I might have this I read up on it today and trulythnk this may be what all of us have.  Let me know what you think.