Question 1

what are some possible reasons that my lungs feel heavy and hurt when i breathe or sneeze?

Accepted Answer

May have infection: Whether in your lungs or under your lungs near diaphragm.  A chest x-ray would be a worthwhile option for you.  Sometimes, people develop spontaneous pneumothorax with collapse of one lung. If you have difficulty breathing, go to the hospital.

Question 2

why do my lungs feel heavy and sore and tight when i am standing up but normal when i'm lying down?

Accepted Answer

Heaviness: I don't think the discomfort emanates from your lungs, but would be more likely from the rib cage muscles that tense up while you're standing.and relax when you're lying down. Stress and tension may play a role. However if you're experiencing shortness of breath with exertion or have cough, wheezing or localized rib tenderness, see you physician for evaluation.

Question 3

do my lungs feel heavy because of pulmonary fibrosis?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily : Feeling heavy can be a result of any of multiple conditions.  It warrants further attention to the cardiopulmonary system, but pulmonary fibrosis is not necessarily the answer.

Question 4

why do my lungs feel heavy when i try to sleep? it's like when i breathe i can hear the mucus in my chest.

Accepted Answer

Orthopnea: or positional dyspnea/breathlessness.  When you are standing or sitting upright, gravity aids in lowering your diaphragm and expanding the lungs. The chest cavity is smaller when you are lying down; this may be made worse by obesity/upward pressure from abdomen. Chest heaviness may be a sign of asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, heart disease. The "mucus" sound suggests fluid. Full eval needed

Question 5

i sometimes have difficulty breathing , like my lungs feel "heavy". no cough or colds & i havnt had an asthma attack for years now. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Many possible causes: There are many possible causes for the symptoms you are experiencing. Asthma is certainly high on the list, especially since you've had asthma before. However, a sensation of "heavy lungs" or chest tightness can be caused by multiple lung conditions or even a heart issue.  You should see your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 6

hi i have c o p d bronkitus and ashma i have a pain in the middle of my back at the top and my lungs feel fealy heavy can you help please thank you?

Accepted Answer

Go see a doctor now: Please call your doctor and get it evaluated today. With your combination of lung problems, you cannot wait for this. You may need to go to the ER if your doctor can't see you. You need a definite diagnosis, and you will likely need some medications to treat this. The heavy feeling in your chest could be a sign of a heart problem, so don't delay. This is worrisome.

Question 7

my lung feels really heavy for some reason. is this normal? will it go away?

Accepted Answer

Not normal: The sensation is not normal. More details are needed to determine its onset, triggers, contributing and relieving factors, background medical history. X-rays and lung function testing are also needed. Only then can you determine the chances that it will go away.

Question 8

hi i have a pain in my chest when i breathe in, i feel it behind my lungs & the area feels heavy in general when i breathe normally please help?

Accepted Answer

Check with your doc: Probably asthma but you must see lung doc to be sure. Asap! there are other possibilities such as blood clots in the lung.

Better be safe.

Question 9

im 27 and have been smoking heavily since i was 16. what are the effects on my lungs up to now?

Accepted Answer

Many: Carbon  deposits,   bronchitis,  capacity  down   get  your  breathing  test  done.

Question 10

bleeding from lungs for few days but now it quit ? was heavy  at first  but slow down after few days

Accepted Answer

It : It is very important that you be evaluated, even if the bleeding has slowed down. Don't know if you are smoker. You need to be evaluated for infectious diseases or malignancies. Please don't put this off.

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What are some possible reasons that my lungs feel heavy and hurt when i breathe or sneeze?

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Why do my lungs feel heavy and sore and tight when i am standing up but normal when i'm lying down?

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Do my lungs feel heavy because of pulmonary fibrosis?

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Why do my lungs feel heavy when i try to sleep? it's like when i breathe i can hear the mucus in my chest.

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I sometimes have difficulty breathing , like my lungs feel "heavy". no cough or colds & i havnt had an asthma attack for years now. what could this be?

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Hi i have c o p d bronkitus and ashma i have a pain in the middle of my back at the top and my lungs feel fealy heavy can you help please thank you?

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My lung feels really heavy for some reason. is this normal? will it go away?

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Hi i have a pain in my chest when i breathe in, i feel it behind my lungs & the area feels heavy in general when i breathe normally please help?

A member asked:

Im 27 and have been smoking heavily since i was 16. what are the effects on my lungs up to now?

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Bleeding from lungs for few days but now it quit ? was heavy at first but slow down after few days

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