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What Causes Sudden Dizziness And Breathlessness?
Hello, my husband about a month ago woke up around 3am jumped out of bed saying he had a Charlie horse, as he sat at the end of the bed he said he felt light headed then all of a sudden he fell back, I heard somewhat of a snore,then he collapsed he wasn t breathing at first. I immediately called 911 while I was shaking him. He then all of a sudden woke up .saying what? What? He says he s ok and he seems fine. My question is should I be concerned? Is this a sign of anything? Thank you. Ps I did hang up from calling 911 after he woke up.
Tue, 3 Sep 2019
Hello,
Causes of shortness of breath include asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, anemia, lung cancer, inhalation injury, pulmonary embolism, anxiety, COPD, high altitude with lower oxygen levels, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, subglottic stenosis, interstitial lung disease.
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Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
Causes of shortness of breath include asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, pneumothorax, anemia, lung cancer, inhalation injury, pulmonary embolism, anxiety, COPD, high altitude with lower oxygen levels, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, allergic reaction, anaphylaxis, subglottic stenosis, interstitial lung disease.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Monish De, Oncologist
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