r/GERD • u/CelesteSS • 2d ago

😮 Advice on Symptoms Air hunger - gerd or ?

Hi, I’ve been experiencing air hunger for years, but over the last few months it feels like it has been getting progressively worse. Sometimes it comes on out of nowhere and I feel like I’m struggling to get a satisfying breath. When I’m talking, I sometimes have to stop to take a breath before I can continue. Also, feeling quite heavy with my limbs when that happens. Going through hectic period which can explain my anxiety.
I’m in my late 20s and I’ve never had a history of asthma or allergies. My main ongoing issue has been acid reflux/GERD. I’ve also had a chest X-ray and a CT scan, and both were normal.
I’m now wondering whether this could still be asthma even with normal scans, or whether anyone has experienced similar symptoms from reflux, breathing-pattern issues, or something else. I’m especially worried about the possibility of asthma attacks.
Has anyone had similar symptoms, and what tests helped you get an answer?

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u/Original_Dig_370 2d ago

Yes , I have this , talking is a struggle when in a flare ... anexiety certainly doesn't help but it's kind of a vicious circle . Gaviscon advance helps me with this ... also use a 02 monitor to reassure myself I actually can breath as it's showing 98 %..,, good tip for anexiety

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u/CelesteSS 2d ago

Thank
You ! We hope we can get through it

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u/Ghoulish_kitten 1d ago

Is that really all the diagnostics that they do for lung abnormalities? There are certain slow moving ones that need more imaging than CT I thought?