shortness of breath

• By peyz33
• Posted November 16, 2008 at 5:08 pm
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me too - it's the cold weather - I have to cover my mouth now when I go out and it's cold - and of course I live on the water in NY so COLD it is - especially today - burrrrrrr - I have had a cough and shortness of breath for about 3 weeks - and just had the CT scan - (I was thinking it was something else too) but it's nothing - and I am sure your's is nothing as well - I would cll your Pulm - but I think you are fine - good luck - let me know anyway!!!
Karen

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• By Toddy
• Posted November 16, 2008 at 5:26 pm
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My husband and I have both had more breathing problems this fall than in the past. Our doctor and pharmacist both say they're seeing more respiratory and more serious respiratory problems earlier this year.
Pneumonia is particularly high here along with just the plain old crud.

It never hurts to check in with your doctor if you continue to be concerned. Sometimes we don't feel good just because we don't feel good, hope that's all it is,
Toddy

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• By Munker
• Posted November 16, 2008 at 7:19 pm
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I had a lobectomy aug. 25th. same diagnosis as you and I definitely feel a difference with the cold weather!
I always think there is something wrong with me because my surgeon said I should be fine blah, blah, blah.

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• By kath50
• Posted November 17, 2008 at 8:19 am
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thanks guys for the quick response......... that makes me feel better. Hope you all are doing ok as well.
I wish I had known about this site a long time ago. It really helps to read similar views, situations, etc.

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• By MarciaGreer
• Posted November 17, 2008 at 8:21 am
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Though it is likely just the cold weather be sure to get checked out - I had a pulmonary clot a few months ago and the way I knew was sudden onset of shortness of breath. Other than that I didn't have symptoms. I would call your doctor and see if you can move the scan up.

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• By Littlewend
• Posted November 18, 2008 at 3:51 am
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Hi Kathy,
I had a Lobectomy in April of 07. I also have Asthma which has exasberated 2 fold in the past 2 months. My doctor told me even if I didn't have Asthma, I will need to cover my face this winter while outdoors. I also developed allergies since then too which can add to the problem. This year has been a real problem with allergens for a lot of people. I hope all is well with you now.

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• By pambolek
• Posted November 18, 2008 at 6:10 am
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I agree with Marcia. Cancer patients have a higher tendency for clots. You should contact your doctor regarding your increased shortness of breath. It could just be the cold weather, allergies, etc but you need to be sure it is not anything serious.
Pam

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