My wife is having difficulty breathing when she is standing up or sitting down.  When she lays down in bed the shortness of breath eases.  She has had an EKG and CT scan and they came back normal.  She has been to the ER twice and her health care provider once.  She has had her blood and urine checked for any abnormalities and everything checked fine.  The docs cant seem to figure out what is wrong with her.  She has an appointment with Cardiology on 8 Feb, but meanwhile all she can do is lye in bed.  Something needs to be done before then cause she cant keep living like this.
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your wives situation and problem. In my opinion she should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out obstructive airway pathology because this can cause similar symptoms. Consult cardiologist on 8th Feb but in between consult pulmonologist and get done PFT.  If PFT is showing obstruction then she needs Inhaled bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS). But if PFT is normal then no need to worry much. Possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more in her case. So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in her life and start working on its solution. She may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, she will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your wife. Thanks.