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Do I have COPD?? I'm nervous

I am afraid that I have COPD. I have been coughing for years. I get a feeling like I am short of breath only while I am talking, and I constantly clear my throat. I also cough during workouts. Sometime a lot, sometime no cough at all. I exercise 6 days a week doing HIIT traing and P90x. I am never short of breath during strenuous exercise. I am a fit, muscular 38 year old male, 6 feet 1inch tall and 190lbs,  I have chronic sinusitis and post nasal drip. I had a pretty recent x-ray that showed peribronchiial cuffing. ( I work with Radiologists and they said it means I probably have an asthmatic like condition). I have had at least 25 people (doctors, respiratory therapists, and nurses) listen to my lungs at different times and no hears anything but normal breath sounds. I have never smoked, drank, been exposed to chemicals, or been exposed to second hand smoke.I have a PFT scheduled for 6-24. Does this sound like COPD?
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351246 tn?1379682132
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Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. Well, you need to wait for PFT results to be really sure whether you have PFT or not. The symptoms could also be due to anemia, fluctuations in BP, gastric reflux (this often causes problem while talking etc),or a heart related cause.
Since you also forget about it at times, it can also be an anxiety attack.
A comprehensive investigation is required keeping all the points in mind. Please consult your doctor regarding this. Take care!

The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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I forgot to mention, I feel like I have to take deep breaths all the time unless I am doing something and I forget about it.
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