Hi, I recently had an episode of nasal passage feeling constricted and dry nasal passage and throat which lead to shortness of breath and chest feeling constricted..went to A&E & found nothing wrong..further tests with specialists found that I have auto immume disorder which has symptoms of dry mouth/dry eyes, gastro, athritis. (I have back muscle strains, very low iron, gastro, dry mouth, nose- all these contributed to the shortness of breath). Receiving medication to treat all these.
Also given Lexotan to help relax me. I only take 1 tablet at night to help me sleep..not during the day cause I have to work.
However, every now and then I still get episodes of shortness of breath, tightness of chest like i can’t take a full breath. Sometimes get cold sweat. I do not get all thr other anxiety symptoms. It just comes on when I am not thinking of anything, or when i go into a dim litted place, crowded place, fan or aircon blowing too strong or stuff poorly ventilated place or a restaurant where the food smells are strong.
I can’t function normally, I am normally a rationale person who has taken on a lot of stress and able to cope. I am not sure if its due to my medical condition or it’s now become an anxiety issue? What triggers which?.
Anyone suffer same experiences?
Can a professional offer advise? And how to treat this?
Thank you.
Hi @I_Look_To_Jesus,
Thank you for reaching out. It is good that you sought medical attention for your symptoms and are keeping up with your medication regime.
With regards to your anxiety symptoms, I would encourage you to speak to your attending doctor about it. They would be able to provide the appropriate recommendations based on the symptoms you’ve described. These may include medications to help you manage your anxiety, or a referral to a specialist doctor (i.e. a psychiatrist) who can provide further medical intervention.
For information on polyclinics that provide mental health services, I’ve attached a list below. I hope this helps! 
Dear @I_Look_To_Jesus
Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m glad you sought immediate medical treatment to address the symptoms described. Your proactive action shows you are taking charge of your health and well being.
You highlighted that you are noticing some symptoms of anxiety arise at times, despite medication, and understandably want to find out if there is additional treatment needed.
I encourage you to speak soon to the medical doctor currently treating you and discuss if further treatments or referral to other specialists is needed. Prepare a log of when the anxiety heightened especially what event occurred prior to feeling anxious, what thoughts arose and physical symptoms experienced and share these with the doctor so that he/she has complete information for an accurate diagnosis.
It is best to see the doctor soon, so that you can commence appropriate treatment needed to better manage what you are experiencing. I believe this can improve the quality of life. Do reach out here for support too whenever needed. 
Thanks Caring Bee for taking the time to respond. I am currently already seeking treatments for the other issues but just not the anxiety part. Not sure if it is indeed anxiety that triggered the dyspnea or the other way round. No one is able to tell me for sure
Thank you Han_Solo_2000,
So far all the doctors and specialists i have seen to check for various aspects. None have confirmed what it is and whether it is anxiety. Only auto immune with the other symptoms mentioned is confirmed and I am on medication for it but every now & then I still get episodes but its not all the full symptoms of anxiety attack, just those I mentioned, 1 doctor did prescribe lexotan but I do not wish to be misdiagnosed and end up becoming reliant on anxiety meds. I am already on so many meds and the side effects that comes with it is already scary enough.
I was wondering if anyone here also has same experience as me and can shed some light.
Dear @I_Look_To_Jesus
Thank you for clarifying further on the situation you are faced with. I fully agree it would be ideal when a clear causal relationship is established.
In the meantime though, please do not be discouraged. May I suggest you can practise some of the techniques described in this article: https://www.mindline.sg/youth/article/coping-with-anxiety?type=interest. Techniques such as such as box breathing and mindfulness have helped many among us, so may be worth trying out. With steady and regular small steps and over time, anxiety can lose its strong grip on us.
