Trouble breathing after radiation?

kec1972

I had the hypofractionated schedule of radiation to my left breast. I used the DIBH technique, which is supposed to minimize radiation to the heart and lung. About a week after I finished, I found myself having to take deep breaths more often to satisfy my “air hunger", I guess you could call it. But I also have been lifting weights and have a tightness in my upper back myscles(between my shoulder blades),that I think *might* be contributing to this feeling. I have a pulse oximeter with which I measure my blood oxygen saturation, and it is always normal at 99-100%. My blood pressure and heart rate are within normal limits for me too. I'm able to jog/walk with no problems, just feel like I have to breathe more and deeper, if that makes sense? No coughing or pain at all. Maybe anxiety could also be playing a part...just wondering if anyone else has experienced anything like this after radiation

Spookiesmom

Could be anxiety be best to ask RO, MO, or PCP just to be sure.

kec1972

Which doctor would you all go to regarding this issue? MO, RO, or PCP?

msphil

hello I had breathing problems after rads on left side turns out I developed asthma and heart disease But thank God docs got it together am doing good and am now a this yr 25yr Survivor Praise God. Diagnosed while preparing for our 2nd marriages. msphil idc stage2 0/3 nodes 3mo chemo before and after Lmast got married then 7wks rads and 5yrs on Tamoxifen.

MexicoHeather

Since rads, I have had a few minor asthma episodes.