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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Sitting?
My husband is 65 and experiencing shortness of breath often just sitting. He has no history of heart disease and is in general good condition weight wise and is active. He is also not a smoker. Today he is feeling wiped out after a round of golf and queasy.
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Hello,
Feeling unwell after physical activity and having shortness of breath while sitting warrants a good check of his lungs and heart.
He needs to see his doctor and have a full examination, including his heart and lungs. The doctor may ask for some blood tests (CBC, ERC), a chest x-ray, an ECG, a heart ultrasound, etc.
Only after a thorough examination will the doctor determine the cause of his shortness of breath and properly treat it.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
Feeling unwell after physical activity and having shortness of breath while sitting warrants a good check of his lungs and heart.
He needs to see his doctor and have a full examination, including his heart and lungs. The doctor may ask for some blood tests (CBC, ERC), a chest x-ray, an ECG, a heart ultrasound, etc.
Only after a thorough examination will the doctor determine the cause of his shortness of breath and properly treat it.
I hope this answers your query. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General and Family Physician
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