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What Causes Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath In A 69-year-old?

Hi, thanks for listening. Am 69 years old. Ride a bike 10 miles to work. Lately, after being at work for 5 or 10 minutes, I feel dizzy, have shortness of breath, and some nausea. The dizziness and shortness of breath come in waves. Never had this before this week. Kind of scary.
posted on Tue, 27 Mar 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Don't worry, we can investigate in your case and treatment done accordingly.

It can be bronchitis like respiratory infection cause or allergic inflammation.

Your work up done as follow.
_Auscultation
_CBC
_EKG
_chest X-ray and spirometry if needed

Consult pulmonologoist for examination.

According to report cause decided and treated accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Dizziness And Shortness Of Breath In A 69-year-old?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Don t worry, we can investigate in your case and treatment done accordingly. It can be bronchitis like respiratory infection cause or allergic inflammation. Your work up done as follow. _Auscultation _CBC _EKG _chest X-ray and spirometry if needed Consult pulmonologoist for examination. According to report cause decided and treated accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.