Tightness in Chest

Gael23

Tested positive last Thursday and I feel a sort of heaviness in my lungs, I can breath but it’s like it’s more effort to fill my lungs with air.

anyune experienced this, I’m fully vaccinated with an additional dose due to underlying health issues

Mam1996

You should contact your out of hours doc if you're finding it hard to breathe. Please don't wait for a diagnosis here. It may amount to absolutely nothing but if you have underlying issues it's best to be safe than sorry.

Hope you feel better soon

Phil.x

Yes I had it, mine lasted a short time when I was going to sleep, I felt I had to sit up and take a big breath. It is a common symptom.

Gael23

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118812462#Comment_118812462

They will have me admitted to hospital if I say I have breathing problems and I’ve got enough to deal with at the minute rather than being in a Covid isolation ward

apache

I found it very hard to breathe like someone was sitting on my chest. Some people get that symptom.

Gael23

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118812553#Comment_118812553

I can breathe but it just feels like to inhale/exhale takes more effort than it should.

morebabies

I have that symptom too but when I check oxygen level on my oximeter, it's normal, I'm on day 7 now. Anyone else have any idea how long it lasts?

morebabies

Also I'd recommend getting an oximeter for home, they're only about€20 in chemist or online, it'll put your mind at rest as to your oxygen level if you feel the same as I do.

Gael23

Think I sorted it.

I took Decongestants without reading the leaflet, which says don’t take if you have high blood pressure so what I was feeling was probably. My BP going nuts

Beasty

To be clear you should not be seeking medical advice on this site. The fact you stated "They will have me admitted to hospital if I say I have breathing problems" says it all - you should be seeking professional help

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