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I have shortness of breath with exercise. I have cops , on breo doesn t seem to help. Should I have my heart checked? In am pulse rate always fast. With walking goes up to 145 150. I don t think this is normal. What kind of dr. Do I go to? What tests should I ask for?
Shortness of breath while exercising is seen in conditions like acute myocardial ischemia, heart failure, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, pulmonary infection in the form of bronchitis or pneumonia, and upper airway obstruction by aspiration or anaphylaxis.
You need to have the following tests to come to a diagnosis and to know the severity of disease: 1) ECG 2)2D echocardiography 3) Chest X-ray 4) Thorough clinical examination in person 5) Kidney function tests Please do consult a cardiologist for further evaluation and initiating appropriate treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Exercising?
Hello, Shortness of breath while exercising is seen in conditions like acute myocardial ischemia, heart failure, cardiac tamponade, pulmonary embolism, pneumothorax, pulmonary infection in the form of bronchitis or pneumonia, and upper airway obstruction by aspiration or anaphylaxis. You need to have the following tests to come to a diagnosis and to know the severity of disease: 1) ECG 2)2D echocardiography 3) Chest X-ray 4) Thorough clinical examination in person 5) Kidney function tests Please do consult a cardiologist for further evaluation and initiating appropriate treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist