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What Causes Breathing Difficulties And Elevated Blood Pressure?

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Posted on Mon, 3 Aug 2015
Question: I am just coming of a cold. Unfortunately I am now having difficulties breathing. I feel like my heart is not doing enough when I try to fall asleep. My BP is 157/93 Pulse 55
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
it needs investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Breathing difficulties may denote serious medical conditions and always needs investigation. I didn't quite understand the heart problems you've mentioned. Were you having palpitations?

A chest x-ray, oxygen saturation and clinical examination are essential tests to start with. Depending on the results more tests might have to be done. Regarding your heart problem, although the description is a little vague, I would suggest doing an electrocardiogram.

Your blood pressure is higher than normal but this is something to be addressed after the initial investigation.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
You can contact me again if you'd like any clarification or further information.

Kind regards!
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What Causes Breathing Difficulties And Elevated Blood Pressure?

Brief Answer: it needs investigation Detailed Answer: Hello, Breathing difficulties may denote serious medical conditions and always needs investigation. I didn't quite understand the heart problems you've mentioned. Were you having palpitations? A chest x-ray, oxygen saturation and clinical examination are essential tests to start with. Depending on the results more tests might have to be done. Regarding your heart problem, although the description is a little vague, I would suggest doing an electrocardiogram. Your blood pressure is higher than normal but this is something to be addressed after the initial investigation. I hope you find my comments helpful! You can contact me again if you'd like any clarification or further information. Kind regards!