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Suggest Cause For Shortness Of Breath With Dry Cough In Type 2 Diabetic Pateints
Hi, I recently began suffering from shortness of breath and a persistent dry cough. At times there are bouts of dizziness. Echocardiogram check showed no problems. I am Type 2 diabetic and use Aspirin 81mg; Glycinorm 80; Bendrofluazide 2.5 mg; and Enapril 10 mg (2 tabs daily). Could any of these together or separately cause the condition? Are there any other complications I should consider?
Fri, 2 May 2014
dear sir I can understand your concern.
The medicine what you are taking are very good and hope your sugars are under good control.
there is a small problem with Enlapril but it's a very good medication for kidney protection ,Enlapril is known to cause dry cough.
I suggest to meet your doc and change that drug to telmesartan or olmesartan which will have similar protective effect as Enlapril.
regards
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Dr Vamsi krishna
Diabetologist
The medicine what you are taking are very good and hope your sugars are under good control.
there is a small problem with Enlapril but it's a very good medication for kidney protection ,Enlapril is known to cause dry cough.
I suggest to meet your doc and change that drug to telmesartan or olmesartan which will have similar protective effect as Enlapril.
regards
if u like my answer kindly write a review
Dr Vamsi krishna
Diabetologist
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