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What Causes Breathing Difficulties With Chest And Arm Pain?

I am 45, female, weight is 110 lbs, height is 5'0. Recently I have difficulty breathing when I walk...my arms hurt and my chest hurts. I have already been to the cardiologist and all tests were done and everything is fine. If I take Zyrtec I feel a little better...could it be allergies? or something wrong with my circulation? Thank you for any advice you can offer...
Fri, 13 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, this can be due to allergic disease like asthma or allergic bronchitis because you are improving with zyrtec (cetrizine). Cetrizine is antihistamine and used widely for allergy.
In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test).
PFT is must for the diagnosis of asthma and allergic bronchitis.
It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
Combination of anti histamine and anti allergic (montelukast) is more beneficial than antihistamine alone.
Inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay of treatment fr breathlessness.
Don't worry, you will be alright. No need to worry for low circulation.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Breathing Difficulties With Chest And Arm Pain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, this can be due to allergic disease like asthma or allergic bronchitis because you are improving with zyrtec (cetrizine). Cetrizine is antihistamine and used widely for allergy. In my opinion, you should consult pulmonologist and get done clinical examination of respiratory system and PFT (pulmonary function test). PFT is must for the diagnosis of asthma and allergic bronchitis. It will also tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only. Combination of anti histamine and anti allergic (montelukast) is more beneficial than antihistamine alone. Inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the mainstay of treatment fr breathlessness. Don t worry, you will be alright. No need to worry for low circulation. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.