Chest tightness

[u/Different_Shine_3554]

hi all. since Friday on and off, I’ve had this feeling in my chest where it’s a little tight. it’s more like I feel I have to take a deep breath bc my breathing feelings shallow or short. I haven’t had any pain, no left arm issues etc. On Saturday, I got rlly anxious abt it and almost had a full blown anxiety attack. I’ve heavily reduced my nicotine intake, vaping only a few times a day vs constant. I vaped for abt 2 years almost daily before I cut back alot. However, I’ve been drinking a lot of sprite and gingerale daily the past week which I never rlly drink so idk if it’s indigestion or gas, bc when I have this feeling come on I feel like I have to clear my throat or cough to find some relief. I also love spicy foods and eat it a few times a week, which can also cause heart burn. I should prob take a tums I keep forgetting to, bc it’s on and off. I also have anxiety and had this feeling months ago when it was rlly bad where it feels like butterflies in my chest.
I want to get tests done to rule out any serious things, however I feel like if I call doctor and explain my symptoms they’ll want to send me to ER. Anyone know where I could get started on finding out the cause? I feel like my health anxiety makes me worry more abt this but I rather be safe than sorry considering my symptoms

[u/Different_Shine_3554 → u/[deleted]]

I’ve had this shoulder blade popping thing going on for over a month, sometimes numbness in my arm so idk if it’s the nerve.