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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

I have been sick for about a month. I am about to finish my second round of antibiotics and steroids. No fever. The mucus is now clear but it continues. I am very sob, get dizzy when I stand and tire easily. I was in very good health prior to this. Not on any chronic medications. age 58 and weight 165, female, No known allergies. Wheezing and continuous hoarseness.
Fri, 29 Dec 2017
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"As"per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this -

1)Do a detailed physical examination by your doctor[pulmonologist] and do few investigations like this to confirm diagnosis-[Spirometry, Peak flow, chest X-ray and CBC with differential]

2)Regarding treatment discuss with your treating Doctor about [Inhaled corticosteroids like (fluticasone-salmeterol),Leukotriene modifiers like (montelukast)

Do take few preventive steps like this -

1)Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia.

2)Try to avoid trigger points. A number of outdoor allergens and irritants ranging from pollen and mold to cold air and air pollution can trigger your symptoms.

3)Monitor your breathing. So regularly measure and record your peak airflow with a home peak flow meter. When your peak flow measurements decrease and alert you to an oncoming attack, take your medication as instructed and immediately stop any activity that may have triggered the attack.

4)Take your medication as prescribed by your treating Doctor.


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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Dizziness?

Hello, Thanks for your query on HCM As per your clinical history is concerned please follow like this - 1)Do a detailed physical examination by your doctor[pulmonologist] and do few investigations like this to confirm diagnosis-[Spirometry, Peak flow, chest X-ray and CBC with differential] 2)Regarding treatment discuss with your treating Doctor about [Inhaled corticosteroids like (fluticasone-salmeterol),Leukotriene modifiers like (montelukast) Do take few preventive steps like this - 1)Get vaccinated for influenza and pneumonia. 2)Try to avoid trigger points. A number of outdoor allergens and irritants ranging from pollen and mold to cold air and air pollution can trigger your symptoms. 3)Monitor your breathing. So regularly measure and record your peak airflow with a home peak flow meter. When your peak flow measurements decrease and alert you to an oncoming attack, take your medication as instructed and immediately stop any activity that may have triggered the attack. 4)Take your medication as prescribed by your treating Doctor. Hope that helps