Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Shortness Of Breath

I have been having shortness of breath for quite a while now. I have no other symptoms whatsoever, other than shortness of breath. I have been hospitalized for fear of a PE or mitrial valve prolaspe. All tests came back fine and it wasn't the PE or prolapse. The heart ultrasound was fine and I was told that they sliced the image thru to my kidneys, my lungs, my spleen and gallbladder and nothing showed up abnormal. I have no pain, no fever, nothing but SOB. I have no past history of asthma or any breathing problems.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Twitter Thu, 26 Oct 2017 Answered on
Twitter Thu, 26 Oct 2017 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis.
Bronchitis can cause breathlessness with normal reports.
So get done PFT.
PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol).
If PFT is normal then no need to worry for any disease.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Dyspnea


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Shortness Of Breath

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis. Bronchitis can cause breathlessness with normal reports. So get done PFT. PFT is must for the diagnosis of bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. If PFT is showing obstructive defect then you will need inhaled bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol). If PFT is normal then no need to worry for any disease. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.