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How To Get My Mother's Breathing Under Control?

My mom just called and she can't get her heart rate to go down - it is over 100 (she is 67 years old). Her dog is with my Dad as they found a cut on her chest and she is very upset about that. She said it has been this way for a few days though, but is worse right now. She has tried deep breathing, but it is not helping. She also has low blood pressure, which then spikes upward, but is low right now. She is obese and is finding it difficult to get her breathing under control. She does have inhalers, what should I tell her?
Tue, 21 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should tell her to consult emergency room immediately.
Breathing difficulty with hypotension (low blood pressure) and tachycardia (rapid pulse rate) are commonly seen in heart and lung diseases.
So ask her to visit emergency room and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart related diseases.
3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of lung related diseases (bronchitis).
She mayank need cardiac supportive drugs or inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports.
Don't worry, she will be alright with appropriate treatment.
So tell her to visit emergency room as soon as possible.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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How To Get My Mother's Breathing Under Control?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should tell her to consult emergency room immediately. Breathing difficulty with hypotension (low blood pressure) and tachycardia (rapid pulse rate) are commonly seen in heart and lung diseases. So ask her to visit emergency room and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg and 2d echo to rule out heart related diseases. 3. PFT (pulmonary function test) for the diagnosis of lung related diseases (bronchitis). She mayank need cardiac supportive drugs or inhaled bronchodilator and inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) on the basis of these reports. Don t worry, she will be alright with appropriate treatment. So tell her to visit emergency room as soon as possible. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.