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What Causes Sudden Shortness Of Breath?

i have had a sudden attack of shortness of breath and it seems when i use my right arm is when it happens. i have had all the tests for p.e, mi, had edg and had my esophageous stretched. had echocardiogram. been to my lung dr and my pft's were normal
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a musculoskeletal issues.

A back bone disorder can not be excluded as a possible cause of this symptomatology, related to a possible nerve compression (as your symptoms are modulated by the right arm movements).

As far as your cardiac and lung tests have resulted normal, there is nothing to worry about.

I recommend performing a cervico-thoracic column X ray study and a nerve conduction study.

Anxiety should also be taken into consideration, if all the these tests result normal.

Hope to have been of help!

Greetings!

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Sudden Shortness Of Breath?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to a musculoskeletal issues. A back bone disorder can not be excluded as a possible cause of this symptomatology, related to a possible nerve compression (as your symptoms are modulated by the right arm movements). As far as your cardiac and lung tests have resulted normal, there is nothing to worry about. I recommend performing a cervico-thoracic column X ray study and a nerve conduction study. Anxiety should also be taken into consideration, if all the these tests result normal. Hope to have been of help! Greetings! Dr. Iliri