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Suggest Medicine For Shortness Of Breath

My husband has shortness of breath a friend of his takes medication for shortness of breath and it starts with a P he wanted to ask his doctor if this type of medication would be good for him but he can t remember the name of the medication only that it starts with a P
Mon, 30 Jan 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for your question.
I do understand your pain and discomfort.
As per your history please go to the root cause to find the pathology responsible for shortness of breath:-
1)Do CBC with differential & detailed phycal exam cardio pulmonary signs
2)Do ECG&ECHO
3)Correct iron deficit if found low
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me.
Wishing you all the best.
Thanks
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Suggest Medicine For Shortness Of Breath

Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. As per your history please go to the root cause to find the pathology responsible for shortness of breath:- 1)Do CBC with differential & detailed phycal exam cardio pulmonary signs 2)Do ECG&ECHO 3)Correct iron deficit if found low I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best. Thanks