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Can Congestive Heart Failure Cause Shortness Of Breath?
I have shortness of breath and the doctors can t seem to find the cause. is it possible that congestive heart failure could be the clupert? I don t have any other symptoms of copd. my oxygen levels are in the high 90 s whenever I am tested. can you suggest a question or two I might ask my doctor?
Congestive cardiac failure can cause pooling of blood in the heart and lungs and thus might cause shortness of breath.
Drugs like diuretics can provide symptomatic relief.
Consult a cardiologist or a general physician and evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray and echo test is required for further assessment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Can Congestive Heart Failure Cause Shortness Of Breath?
Hello, Congestive cardiac failure can cause pooling of blood in the heart and lungs and thus might cause shortness of breath. Drugs like diuretics can provide symptomatic relief. Consult a cardiologist or a general physician and evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray and echo test is required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician