Anxious

Hi everyone have this feeling I can't breath I don't know if I'm being anxious or not have enphesema and do smoke feel as if I'm choking would be grateful for anyone help of to docs again tmro

[snow-13]

Def get to doc, they can check ur oxygen levels to reassure u how much oxygen getting into lungs. My mum has this and unfortunately her lungs are damaged and things will be harder to do than before. I don't judge her or anyone who smokes, I just wish she would stop cause I love her. You doc will help n my mum has inhalers for times like that to help. Hope u get on ok,let me know

[Hidden in reply to snow-13]

Thank you very much I will let you know how I get on I wish I never smoked only 43 its terrible

[kinikia95]

I'm 46 and smoke. Do not have emphysema but often have a sensation of not being able to breathe. I agree that it's important to see the doc so you can rule out any issues and then deal with your anxiety from there. Take care.

[Pengy]

Anxiety can make you breathe shallowly. You may feel unable to take in a lungful and then panic. The other thing anxiety does is make your chest tight and stiff providing a similar sensation. And you panic!!!!! Smoking obviously affects your lungs but anxiety can produce physical manifestations too. Do check with your doc though as Anaemia provides same symptoms.....Good luck.