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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Anxiety
Question: I saw my Doctor and he said my heart beat is good and lungs clear, however, when I walk a short distance or climb stairs I have extreme SOB
Brief Answer:
Get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, anxiety is the likely cause of your shortness of breath.
But in my opinion, we should definitely rule out bronchitis in your case because you are an active smoker.
Lungs can also be heard clear in bronchitis.
You are having significant shortness of breath. So bronchitis must be ruled out first.
So please get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
If PFT is normal then anxiety is the likely cause.
But if PFT is showing obstructive Airway defect then you will have to quit smoking and start inhaled treatment.
So firstly get done PFT.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Get done PFT.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on HealthcareMagic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, anxiety is the likely cause of your shortness of breath.
But in my opinion, we should definitely rule out bronchitis in your case because you are an active smoker.
Lungs can also be heard clear in bronchitis.
You are having significant shortness of breath. So bronchitis must be ruled out first.
So please get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will not only diagnose bronchitis but it will also tell you about the severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
If PFT is normal then anxiety is the likely cause.
But if PFT is showing obstructive Airway defect then you will have to quit smoking and start inhaled treatment.
So firstly get done PFT.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you so very much! I just made an apt to get the PFt test ordered from my doctor tomorrow.
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Detailed Answer:
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I am glad that my advice is helping you.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I am glad that my advice is helping you.
It's always encouraging for doctors to hear positive feedback from patients.
Hope I have solved your query.
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You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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