Shortness of breath :(
Hi
It all started last Monday. I had shortness of breath, a constant need to clear my throat, and post-nasal drip. On Wednesday, I went to a pulmonologist and was told I had asthma. They gave me an inhaler, but it didn't help my breathing at all. Then things got worse; I couldn't breathe properly all day, which triggered severe anxiety, so I went to an ENT.
There, I was diagnosed with silent reflux (LPR). I was prescribed acid-reducing medication, but since Saturday, nothing has changed. I'm feeling really depressed now because I constantly struggle to breathe. Even though my nose isn't blocked, I wake up with a dry mouth and throat, meaning I'm mouth-breathing at night. I have that same sensation during the day too—I just feel this constant urge to breathe through my mouth.
What helped you? Are there any success stories? I'm just super depressed, I don't want to leave the house, and I don't want to do anything. I feel completely hopeless, like this will never go away. By the way, I had been drinking lemon water for the last 3 weeks, and I strongly believe that’s what triggered my LPR.
Thank you!