Tight Chest

If not asthma what else can cause a tight chest?

i had lung function tests and breathing tests on monday after using inhalers for a while. i was told lung function was 100% normal adult not asthma.

no wheeze clear xray normal airflow.

so what on earth is causibg my morning tight chests?

[Knicho]

Have you got a cough or any shortness of breath?

[Hidden in reply to Knicho]

i have allergic rhinitis so mucus in nose and throat which does cause a cough at times.

[Shancock]

If you feel you have sinus then it could absolutely be that as the mucus drips into the lungs and causes cough. That's partly my problem. I would suggest an ENT specialist who can have a good look into the sinus area maybe an MRI of that area and see what's happening there then maybe try some sprays and/or drops. A nasal rinse might assist, you can buy them in chemists, NeilMed is a good one, ask your pharmacist.

[Hidden]

Hi Julie

A tight chest is caused by restricted airways..there can be many reasons for that, from allergies to lung inflammation, infections or other medical problems..

Have you had an xray? A CT scan would give a clear view of any potential problems but I would start from eliminating allergens around your bedroom if you are at all allergic in any way like suffer from hay fever for example.

Sleeping propped up may help, having a little eucalyptus or other essential oils around the room if you are tolerant and responsive..meditation also to unwind in the morning before getting up with your to do list etc..

Heaters?? Dry air?? Can be detrimental..

I am use other BLF friends will make suggestions.

Take care x

Fran

[PMRPete]

A month ago you were using quite a considerably high dosage of inhalants, you said:-

"I am to continue on Symbicort 200/6 two puffs six times a day.

I am to start blue inhaler ten puffs every hour. (question my blue inhaler is 200mcg so is that only 5 puffs)"

As you apparently have now stopped all these it is not surprising to now have a 'tight chest'!

[Hidden in reply to PMRPete]

i was told to stop them all as my breathing tests showed no problems with lungs. I was told this by dr omra pirzada at sheffield northern general hospital.

[PMRPete in reply to Hidden]

Was Dr. Omar Pirzada fully aware of the inhalants you had been taking?

It is very unusual to stop such a high intake just like that!

[Hidden in reply to PMRPete]

yes he was fully aware I gave him the community matron care plan and he read it and said you do not need inhalers you do not have a wheeze and your breathing tests are normal adult range. waiting for his write up to be sent to GP.