About 3 months ago I woke up with really bad chest pains, tightness, and pressure ( felt like someone was sitting on my chest constantly) after a day or two, I developed an aggressive cough. It lasted for about four days before I went to a walk-in-clinic and the doctor there barely listened to my symptoms and told me no information. He prescribed me the “Z Pack” and said I had bronchitis. In January, I was in Europe and the same thing happened again. I had no access to a Doctor there because I was on a school trip, so I dealt with it. When I got home 10 days later, it seemed to be a lot better so I didn’t go to the doctor, although it took weeks to get back to normal. Now, I have the same chest feelings again but it has not developed into a cough yet. However, I can’t do any type of activity (walking fast, running, going up the stairs) without it feeling like someone has my lungs in their hands squeezing them and someone is sitting on my chest. I might have passed out if I had to continue to run (in my class). I don’t think it’s bronchitis. Anyone know what I might have?
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It’s not bronchitis. There is something wrong and you need to see a doctor sooner rather than later. Especially with the tight feeling and the sensation of someone sitting on your chest. Exertional dyspnea is what they call it when you get short of breath when you run. Obviously I mean more than the normal “winded”. Do not put this off. You don’t mention how old you are but it doesn’t mean a thing. The most dangerous time for heart problems is between birth and death.
If you want just go to an ER and say the magic words. “Chest pain.”Describe it just like you did here and they’ll do all the tests to find out what it is. But you must say the magic words.
God bless and help you through this.
Please see a Dr.as soon as you can! You will not find the help you need on answers.Most folks will tell you to consult with an M.D. and that is good advice! Good Luck and God Bless! Go soon!