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What Causes Breathlessness And Nasal Congestion While Having Anxiety?

Hi, I'm a 27 year old non-smoking semi active woman. I have a pretty balanced diet, no allergies or asthma (that I know of). Recently I seem to have trouble catching my breath, I have lots of phlegm in my throat, a runny nose and seem to yawn a lot. I was diagnosed with panic anxiety but I don't think that's what it is because it constantly happens when I'm relaxed and resting as well as times of stress. Can you tell me what's wrong with me? Thanks, Yawny
Fri, 6 May 2016
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of breathlessness and nasal congestion while having anxiety which is due to upper respiratory tract infection and common cold. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as you should take cough expectorants. You should take anti inflammatory medication such as Levocetirizine. Need not to worry about thick saliva. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. You should Chew a Vitamin C pellet. Take decongestants and mucolytic agents. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Take diet rich in vitamin B12. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin or Azithromycin for 5-7 days. You should get blood test and swab test done. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Start treatment after complete examination.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Breathlessness And Nasal Congestion While Having Anxiety?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of breathlessness and nasal congestion while having anxiety which is due to upper respiratory tract infection and common cold. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to take few preventive measures such as you should take cough expectorants. You should take anti inflammatory medication such as Levocetirizine. Need not to worry about thick saliva. You should use throat lozenges and go rinses with warm saline water. You should Chew a Vitamin C pellet. Take decongestants and mucolytic agents. Avoid cold carbonated beverages. Take diet rich in vitamin B12. You should take antibiotics such as Levofloxacin or Azithromycin for 5-7 days. You should get blood test and swab test done. Visit ENT specialist once and get it examined. Start treatment after complete examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari