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What Causes Asthma Attack Followed By Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath?

I went to the hospital about a week and half ago for an asthma attack, chest pain, and shortness of breath. When I got there they tried to treat me for the attack but was not successful. They then did a chest xray and said indications of pnemonia. Then the did a blood test for a d-dimer. When I got my results back my d-dimer results came back with a level of 1090. The MD was sure I had a clot in my lungs. the did a ct with contrast but could not find the clot. They then discharged me and finalized it as a asthma attack and anxiety. I did a follow up with my MD about 5 days later and she did another blood test to recheck my level for the d-dimer. The result came back with the same number 1090. I am not taking any medication except for nuvaring. She doesn't know what to do and sent me to a pulmonary doctor, because I am still having chest pains and shortness of breath. Can you please give me some answers on what may be going on?
Thu, 30 Jul 2015
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Hi,
D- Dimer is done for suspected pulmonary embolism. Nevertheless, elevated levels can be seen in the absence of CT findings. You need to get a pulmonary function test done and reevaluate your anti asthma medications for rational therapy.
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What Causes Asthma Attack Followed By Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath?

Hi, D- Dimer is done for suspected pulmonary embolism. Nevertheless, elevated levels can be seen in the absence of CT findings. You need to get a pulmonary function test done and reevaluate your anti asthma medications for rational therapy. Hope this helps.