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Having Itchy Eyes And Runny Nose. Taking Medication. Danger Of Heart Failure?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Jun 2013
Question: Girl 14 years old,skinny,5 feet tall is running in fierce track competition 1000 meter and 1500 meter. She has bad allergy, itchy eyes and runny nose and taking medication. Question: is she in danger of having a heart failure due to forcing herself to be the best while suffering this allergy condition and taking medication.
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Answered by Dr. Jorge Brenes-Salazar (50 minutes later)
Hi,

Thanks a lot about sharing your concerns for this young girl.

Currently in many countries, including the USA, it is of practical and legal importance to have a competitive athlete (which fits the description) to have a visit with a healthcare provider who can perform a through history, including family history, and physical examination before giving medical clearance to participate in such activities. Sometimes, depending on the case, an EKG (looks at electrical activity of the heart) might be part of the evaluation. That would be my best advise: to undergo such medical clearance.

Hope this is useful, wish you both the best health, blessings,

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN
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Having Itchy Eyes And Runny Nose. Taking Medication. Danger Of Heart Failure?

Hi,

Thanks a lot about sharing your concerns for this young girl.

Currently in many countries, including the USA, it is of practical and legal importance to have a competitive athlete (which fits the description) to have a visit with a healthcare provider who can perform a through history, including family history, and physical examination before giving medical clearance to participate in such activities. Sometimes, depending on the case, an EKG (looks at electrical activity of the heart) might be part of the evaluation. That would be my best advise: to undergo such medical clearance.

Hope this is useful, wish you both the best health, blessings,

Dr Brenes Salazar MD
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic MN