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What Causes Nausea, Difficulty Breathing And High BP?
Question: Husband is having nausea, difficulty breathing, BP is 138/97, pulse is 97. Has been going on most of the day. Has emphysema and enlarged right heart, Barrett's Syndrome. Don't know if I should take to ER or not. He's against it.
Brief Answer:
he has to go to the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
breathing difficulties have to be investigated always! His medical history makes heart failure the most likely scenario. Fluid collection in the lungs is possible. Other equally (or more) serious possibilities may apply, like pulmonary embolism. A COPD exacerbation is also possible.
He has to be examined by a doctor to determine the cause of his dyspnea. In many cases the cause can be treated successfully. For heart failure, diuretics are the mainstay of treatment.
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he has to go to the ER
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
breathing difficulties have to be investigated always! His medical history makes heart failure the most likely scenario. Fluid collection in the lungs is possible. Other equally (or more) serious possibilities may apply, like pulmonary embolism. A COPD exacerbation is also possible.
He has to be examined by a doctor to determine the cause of his dyspnea. In many cases the cause can be treated successfully. For heart failure, diuretics are the mainstay of treatment.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again, if you'd like any clarification or further information.
Kind Regards!
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