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So, I've noticed that sometimes while sitting on the couch or laying down to go to sleep I feel like I need to take deeper breaths because I don't feel like I'm getting enough oxygen - kind of like I'm shallow breathing. Is that different than having shortness of breath?
I know shortness of breath can be a symptom of pulmonary embolism (blood clots in lungs), so I didn't want to overthink things if shallow breathing was something completely different. But I also don't want to just shrug it off if I should be concerned.
I'm not sure if it has to do with my sinuses (partially stuffy nose) or that I may not be doing enough activity that raises my heart rate since I sit at home all day (no job and on a break from school).
I happen to have a visit with my PCP tomorrow so I plan on mentioning it, but was wondering what you all thought.
I know shortness of breath can be a symptom of pulmonary embolism (blood clots in lungs), so I didn't want to overthink things if shallow breathing was something completely different. But I also don't want to just shrug it off if I should be concerned.
I'm not sure if it has to do with my sinuses (partially stuffy nose) or that I may not be doing enough activity that raises my heart rate since I sit at home all day (no job and on a break from school).
I happen to have a visit with my PCP tomorrow so I plan on mentioning it, but was wondering what you all thought.