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Does Anyone Else Have A Tightness In Their Lungs?

A myRAteam Member asked a question 💭
Dellroy, OH

This may not even be related to RA. I honestly don’t know much about it yet, so I don’t know if all or any of my symptoms outside of pain even relate to it. I feel like my lungs are always tight lately, like I can’t take a satisfying breath.

January 19, 2021
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Amberg330 I am 63 and diagnosed with asthma at 28 and now having problems with my asthma since April. Haven’t used inhalers in years and now using daily. My Allergist said it can effect the lungs.

January 28, 2021
A myRAteam Member

The inflamation effects your lungs and can damage it. See your Rheumotologist and he shoukdrefer you to a Respirologist

January 24, 2021
A myRAteam Member

RA can attack the lungs i would make an appt with your rheumatologist to get that checked out. I was diagnosed with ashtma (at age 31) about a year and a half after my RA diagnosis which i am strong believer that its related

January 20, 2021
A myRAteam Member

I have read about tightness in the chest being related to RA. Of course any thing new happening should be discussed with your doctor to ensure what the cause is.

January 19, 2021

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