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ny head feels like its getting tite and i been getting shortness of breath , i don't have fever , cough, or nun of that just my head feels tite and feels like i csnt breath right im even layingdown in bed right now but it feels like im having trouble breathing properly .

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Hi Johnnie, you need to refocus right now. Your head feels tight because the muscles

are tight. You feel like you are having trouble breathing because the upper stomach(diaphragm) are also tight. When we are worried about something, every muscle

clamps down in our body. You say you do not have a fever or cough, so I can bet you

do not have a cold, flu or virus. With the virus that's out there right now, the breathing

issue is the last on the list of symptoms and not everyone gets that.

I'm not a doctor so of course if you are that concerned, give your doctor a call. There

are people on call during this time to alleviate your fears. I feel it's your health anxiety

getting the best of you now. :) xx

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Johnnie1234 in reply to Agora1

yeah i wake up still with shortness of breath i dont know why i fall asleep and its like i cant breath .

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Agora1 in reply to Johnnie1234

Hi Johnnie, there are many reasons that waking up to shortness of breath. Sleep Apnea, GERDS and good ole anxiety. Only your doctor can differentiate what may

be causing it.

By my own experience in the past, I had the same thing as you. Jumping up in a startle,

unable to inhale, waking up in a panic that I couldn't breathe. Until I realized Johnnie,

that our subconscious mind is always active 24/7, replaying our fears and worries.

We wake up in fear just as we fell asleep, also in fear.

Now if you suffer from GERDS (acid reflux) then it may help sleeping on extra pillows.

Either way my friend, always check with your doctor, I cannot give professional advice

but only go by what I experienced as well. Knowing your past focus on health issues,

it sounds like an anxiety issue. Be safe and please check with doctor for answers. :) xx

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Johnnie1234 in reply to Agora1

thank you so just only having shortness of breath could it be corona virus ? or has to be multiple sympthoms because thats only sympthoms i have shortness of breath

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Agora1 in reply to Johnnie1234

It usually comes with other symptoms. I think you've got that on your mind

and it's causing you to focus on your breathing too much. Call your doctor

if you feel unwell.

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