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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath, Cough And Anxiety
I have occasional cough and shortness of breath previously approx 10 years ago had anxiety attacks haven; t had them recently could that be what s wrong. Worry it s heart related I was once told years ago leaky valve said stop worrying so much nothing to worry about at current time that was 19 years ago
Wed, 31 Aug 2016
Hi welcome to HCM..
Your main concern is occasional cough and dyspnea ...
Cardiac history was present. ..
So work up needed with ....
1.Blood pressure measurement
2.Auscultation
3.Chest x ray if needed
4.EKG if needed
This presentation could be from repeated viral bronchitis or cardiac cause ..
According to cause treatment given ..
Avoid stress ...As with anxiety panic attack can occurs and leading dyspnea....
Take care
Advise : Pulmonologist consultation for examination....
Your main concern is occasional cough and dyspnea ...
Cardiac history was present. ..
So work up needed with ....
1.Blood pressure measurement
2.Auscultation
3.Chest x ray if needed
4.EKG if needed
This presentation could be from repeated viral bronchitis or cardiac cause ..
According to cause treatment given ..
Avoid stress ...As with anxiety panic attack can occurs and leading dyspnea....
Take care
Advise : Pulmonologist consultation for examination....
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