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What Causes Difficult Breathing?

My father is 86 years old. Within the last 8 months he has had trouble breathing and has zero energy. all test coming out normal. trip to ER the other day also showed nothing out of ordinary. he is on numerous meds. prior heart attack. two abdominal anyurisms. Non smoker
Mon, 4 Jan 2016
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Hi. I can understand your concern.
Ideally ecg and 2d echo should be done first in his case. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. It would be advisable for you to get a chest x ray done. Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed evaluation.
Don't worry, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Difficult Breathing?

Hi. I can understand your concern. Ideally ecg and 2d echo should be done first in his case. If both are normal than no need to worry for heart diseases. It would be advisable for you to get a chest x ray done. Consult a pulmonologist for a detailed evaluation. Don t worry, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.