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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath When Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation

my mother is 81 years old and was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and congestive heart failure in March of this year. Right now she is having shortness of breath and says that she feels really cold and anxious. I think I should take her to the hospital but right now she is refusing to go.
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Please make her understand that in this case a doctor's consultation is necessary.
Mean while rest , low salt diet, and breathing exercise is only home remedy.
Hope this will help her to some extent.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath When Suffering From Atrial Fibrillation

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. Please make her understand that in this case a doctor s consultation is necessary. Mean while rest , low salt diet, and breathing exercise is only home remedy. Hope this will help her to some extent. Good luck.