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What Causes Chest Pain And Breathlessness While Treating COPD And BP?
I take pills for high blood pressure and cholesterol. I have copd. I get short of breath when I shovel snow or dig a hole. I walk about five miles a day and when I walk fast I get chest pains which disappear if I slow down. I don t feel like I am breathing hard. Lying down causes a shortness of breath for a short time. I have swelling in my ankles and feet.
Thu, 29 Mar 2018
Hello,
These pains might have to do with cardiac problems rather than problems with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you were my patient I would first see the heart with an ECG, echocardiography, and if possible (because of your lug problems) a stress test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
These pains might have to do with cardiac problems rather than problems with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you were my patient I would first see the heart with an ECG, echocardiography, and if possible (because of your lug problems) a stress test.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anila Skenderi
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