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Suggest Remedy For Rapid Heart Beat And Problem In Breathing

i am 55 yr old female, and occasionally feel like I am not getting enough air sort of like after inhaling, exhale not complete and need air right away feeling...also last night for the first time my heart was racing at 84 bpm when my usual resting rate is 55.....?? it was rather unnerving
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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hello
thanks for posting here.
Your symptoms can be classified as shortness of breath and you need to get evaluated for that.
it may be due to heart or lung issues. please do a treadmill test and 2 d echo test to evaluate any heart related issues.. Aldo i since a pulmonary function test or spirometry to evaluate for any lung issues.
thank you
wishing you good health.
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Suggest Remedy For Rapid Heart Beat And Problem In Breathing

hello thanks for posting here. Your symptoms can be classified as shortness of breath and you need to get evaluated for that. it may be due to heart or lung issues. please do a treadmill test and 2 d echo test to evaluate any heart related issues.. Aldo i since a pulmonary function test or spirometry to evaluate for any lung issues. thank you wishing you good health.