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Shortness Of Breath

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Any one have shortness of breath with general labor, nothing real heavy?

I had an X-ray done as well as a pulmonary function test.

The X-rays report is,

Lungs are hyper inflated with flattening of the diaphragms. Heart size is normal. Pulmonary vessels are unremarkable. Lungs are clear, Interstitial markings are slightly prominent. No gross pleural reaction is seen. Early changes are detected in the lower dorsal segment.

My PCP, states mild hyperinflation, possible OPD issues, waiting on PFT results.

PFT results are that im good according to there test, waiting on them to send records to me.

35 years old, used to smoke, quit 5 years ago, except for one here and there.

Did vertical construction in Abu Ghraid, BIOP, Anaconda Iraq and Route Clearance is Eastern Afghanistan.

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Psych doctor told me 90% of the psych meds can cause brething problem. For me hyperinflation is from using inhaler with some of the lung powders you inhale. Forgot the name of them. A hard lesson for me to learn.

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Welcome to Hadit, Kilpelaj,

Yes. I have asthma that is aggravated by both enviromentals, activity/exercise, stress, and also impacted by some medications as Stretch indicated. Keep in mind that other meds can cause breathing problems too, like opiates.

PFT tests are not necessarily the final word. Certain respiratory conditions can be rated based on FEV1%'s or by the diagnosed condition and the medications used to treat it, frequency of meds, etc... If you can post your FEV1% and diagnosed conditions, we might be able to help.

Because you were a former smoker, that could complicate things. However, because you served in Iraq and Afghanistan, a lot of Veterans who served there may have been exposed to burn pits. There are also certain presumptive conditions too.

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Vync,

Thanks for the welcome,

I am waiting for my PFT report from the va, the notes on "myhealhevet" state that Expiratory flow is within normal limits based on FEV1/FVC.

Lung volumes are 130% predicted based on TLC.
One breath carbon monoxide diffusion capacity is within normal limits.
Spirometry airflow loops are otherwise within normal limits.
So with what appears good lungs, i'm a little concerned. I have shortness of breath with activity, yet my lungs are fine. I know it is not the final, and that I need to make sure that i get this figured out instead of allowing it to be swept under the rug.
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Many breathing problems with Lisinopril well documented on internet. I had shortness of breath when I walked. Turned out that I had a blockage in my anterior artery and got a stent to fix.

It has been my experience that I do not accept off the cuff medical opinions I investigate any concerns till I am satisfied with the medical opinion.

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Vync,

Thanks for the welcome,

I am waiting for my PFT report from the va, the notes on "myhealhevet" state that Expiratory flow is within normal limits based on FEV1/FVC.

Lung volumes are 130% predicted based on TLC.

One breath carbon monoxide diffusion capacity is within normal limits.

Spirometry airflow loops are otherwise within normal limits.

So with what appears good lungs, i'm a little concerned. I have shortness of breath with activity, yet my lungs are fine. I know it is not the final, and that I need to make sure that i get this figured out instead of allowing it to be swept under the rug.

Did the PFT include a treadmill test?

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