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What Causes Breathlessness Along With Low WBC Count?

I find difficulty breathing after walking few steps, blood test shows low WBC. I have been given blood syrup but still no changes. What should I do? Should I go for Blood transfusion, I don t have the difficultty in breathing when sitting, sleeping but only when walking. I have Have Bp and I have been taking my medication now the doctor says is normal. But the breathing Is worrying me. Please help me on what to do. Am 75 years lady
Tue, 12 Jan 2016
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I have gone through your query, i will try to give you suggestion which will be helpful to you. 
Breathing difficulty is not related to decreased wbc count. But if there is any lung infection secondary to decreased wbc count, then there could be possibly breathing problems. Check your hemoglobin levels, as low hemoglobin levels could cause difficulty in breathing. The cause for decreased wbc count could be many like long term antibiotics, bone marrow failure, or infection You need to be evaluated thoroughly to rule out the cause of leucopenia.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.

I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. I will be glad to help you in case if you have any further queries.

Wish you speedy recovery. Take care.
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What Causes Breathlessness Along With Low WBC Count?

Hi I have gone through your query, i will try to give you suggestion which will be helpful to you.  Breathing difficulty is not related to decreased wbc count. But if there is any lung infection secondary to decreased wbc count, then there could be possibly breathing problems. Check your hemoglobin levels, as low hemoglobin levels could cause difficulty in breathing. The cause for decreased wbc count could be many like long term antibiotics, bone marrow failure, or infection You need to be evaluated thoroughly to rule out the cause of leucopenia. This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor. I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. I will be glad to help you in case if you have any further queries. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care.