why does my lung hurt from certain substances?

[Duck77]

If I breathe in certain things like smoke or other substances, my lungs hurt after a few hours. If I stay in certain places where I notice the air is not good or there is some kind of substance, then after a while I get pressure on my head and notice that my lungs feel strange. I've had x-rays, CT scans and lung function tests, so far nothing unusual. I've had them for about a month, before that everything was fine, I also went jogging regularly before I had this.

[B0xermad]

Hi Duck77 I find perfume,smoke dust environments also can trigger a feeling of chest tightness in myself and sometimes need my reliever inhaler as my lungs are really sensitive to breathing in some things. I have bronchiectasis asthma and copd

[Ergendl]

I am the same. I have COPD and asthma.

My lungs go into resistance mode when I'm breathing in things that are not good for it, like smoke, cheap perfume, some paints and cleaning fluids, mold, petrol fumes, etc. It's not as bad as a spasm because I do a lot of singing exercises to control my breathing.

Look on it as your lungs trying to protect your body from things that will add to any damage you already have.

[Wibble28]

Hello Duck I have cpfe and find that certain aerosols give my lungs a hard time and make me cough and splutter. It's also the same with extreme cold and can be the same with hot weather due to the pollution in the air.

From what I understand (although I may have misunderstood) it's something that can happen to anyone even those without lung problems, obviously it's worse for people with lung problems.

For me, I think that it seems to be some kind of allergic reaction and that my body is trying to attack something it doesn't like in order to expel it from my body.

I hope you find an answer and a solution 🤞

[katieoxo60]

Hi Duck77, anything you breath in can irritate your lungs, my irritants are, smoke, perfume , acrylic based paints, oven cleaners, most sprays, fresh cut grass just to name a few. Of course it should be investigated if your lungs are hurting. Chest Xray would be a start, and breathing tests. If your lungs appear normal then it might just be allergic reaction that hurts and may need inhalers to relieve. So back to your GP for further consideration.

[Willow7733]

Hi Duck77. I feel the same as those who responded. I think it is the body's way of protecting itself. It may be that you have an allergic response to those things you breathe in. I have the same feeling when breathing in smoke, certain perfumes, or even some smells from scented candles, and even to fresh cut grass. It is very hard for me going into work every morning as I have to walk through around 10-15 smoking in front of the doors of the hospital I work for. My day is really hard and my lungs feel tight and they hurt my entire shift.

[strongmouse]

Some substances like smoke are irritants to the tissues in the lungs. As Willow7733 has suggested you may be allergic to some things you inhale. Definitely worth talking to your GP and asking for a referral to be tested. If you are allergic then an antihistamine may help and using a Hepa air filter at home.

I have a number of allergies, but also find that I react badly to some chemicals. There is a condition called Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) which many doctors don't know about. These can include having breathing problems, feeling nauseous and headaches. I have made sure that there are no perfumed products in house including personal use products and cleaning products. Obviously it is harder being out and about, but I find it helps to avoid places where there maybe substances that cause problems as far as possible. Have you monitored your peak flow? This will help you to know if an inhaler might help.

asthmaandlung.org.uk/living...

[PaulineHM]

Hello,

Poor air quality is know for having a bad effect on the lungs. The more the lungs are exposed to these sources of Nitrogen Dioxide the more sensitive they become.

You will be much better not going near these substances . Keep well.

Go well,

Pauline

[Nula2]

Hi Duck, I find anything that has a perfume to it affects my breathing. I have everything indoors perfume free. And the washing up liquid I use is labelled 'sensitive' but dries out my throat and mouth and my steroid inhaler really makes my mouth and throat dry. Guess it's just part of having dodgy lungs🙄. But if you haven't had a diagnosis of any lung condition it could just be (as others have said) severe allergies. xxxx

[Germantara]

Sorry can't help someone might have an explanation for you