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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Chest Pain?

I was told by the doctor that allergies may be causing my shortness of breath and resulting chest pain. Every cardiac and pulmonary test has been negative. An antihistamine was prescribed. I have tried Singulair, Zyrtec Claritin and Allegra. I am currently on Allegra, which is doing what and Singulair and Zyrtec did: cause severe stuffy nose and worse shortness of breath. Claritin did this less. Am I allergic to these medications? I am 65 years old and very sensitive to all medications. My recent RAST allergy test was negative. Could the stuffy nose and what I have thought were allergy symptoms really be a reaction to the antihistamines?
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Yes, an allergic reaction can cause chest pain and breathlessness. However, there can be other cause iron deficiency anaemia as you are aged so there are chances, particularly of you, are female.

There is nothing to worry. You report to an emergency room for examination and find a cause and accordingly, it can be addressed properly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR, Dentist
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Chest Pain?

Hello, Yes, an allergic reaction can cause chest pain and breathlessness. However, there can be other cause iron deficiency anaemia as you are aged so there are chances, particularly of you, are female. There is nothing to worry. You report to an emergency room for examination and find a cause and accordingly, it can be addressed properly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr SOHEEL HUSSAIN ZARGAR, Dentist