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Is Difficulty In Breathing A Symptom Of Heart Failure?
Question: about three weeks ago I had a hard time catching my breath. Dr. sent me to emergency I spent all day on a
Friday with many test being taken, every test turned out negative. I still have a hard time catching my brearth
mainly around bedtime. I have not seen a Pulmonologist and I would very much like to see one. I was planning a trip to XXXXXXX around 1st. aug , whitch I have cancelled. Please help
Friday with many test being taken, every test turned out negative. I still have a hard time catching my brearth
mainly around bedtime. I have not seen a Pulmonologist and I would very much like to see one. I was planning a trip to XXXXXXX around 1st. aug , whitch I have cancelled. Please help
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Difficulty on breathing or dyspnea is a symptom characteristic for heart failure or pulmonary problems. You are saying that you have done many test can you upload the list of examinations that you have done already.
If you were my patient I would recommend the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Cardiac echo
- Pulmonary functional test
- Lung and chest CT scaner
If you have done already cardiac echo and it was normal than you should contact a pulmonologist to do pulmonary examinations.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Difficulty on breathing or dyspnea is a symptom characteristic for heart failure or pulmonary problems. You are saying that you have done many test can you upload the list of examinations that you have done already.
If you were my patient I would recommend the following examinations in order to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Cardiac echo
- Pulmonary functional test
- Lung and chest CT scaner
If you have done already cardiac echo and it was normal than you should contact a pulmonologist to do pulmonary examinations.
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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