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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Heart Murmur Inspite Of Having Shortness Of Breath

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Posted on Fri, 27 Jun 2014
Question: Please provide information regarding your cardiac care capabilities. What tests do you recommend when the patient has a long history of a heart murmur (without problems), has been diagnosed with pneumonia (being treated with Levofloxacin for five days with five to go), but is still experiencing shortness of breath.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Further tests are needed...

Detailed Answer:
Hi there,

Shortness of breath might be related to:
- pneumonia
- aggravation of heart problems due to pneumonia

So, I highly advise to run further tests to get evaluated your heart and lungs at the same time:
- ECG
- stress test
- cardiac echo
- chest X-ray
- respiratory function tests

I also suggest to start a bronchodilatator drug to open up your respiratory airways. Starting a short-term steroid therapy should also be considered. Keeping your room well-ventilated and humidified can also help.

After discussing with your doctor, would also decide if you can do aerosol-therapy to ease your breathing.

After the results are in, specific treatment will be prescribed.

Hope it was of help! Wish fast recovery!
Dr.Benard
Do write me back if you need further clarifications!
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Suggest Tests To Diagnose Heart Murmur Inspite Of Having Shortness Of Breath

Brief Answer: Further tests are needed... Detailed Answer: Hi there, Shortness of breath might be related to: - pneumonia - aggravation of heart problems due to pneumonia So, I highly advise to run further tests to get evaluated your heart and lungs at the same time: - ECG - stress test - cardiac echo - chest X-ray - respiratory function tests I also suggest to start a bronchodilatator drug to open up your respiratory airways. Starting a short-term steroid therapy should also be considered. Keeping your room well-ventilated and humidified can also help. After discussing with your doctor, would also decide if you can do aerosol-therapy to ease your breathing. After the results are in, specific treatment will be prescribed. Hope it was of help! Wish fast recovery! Dr.Benard Do write me back if you need further clarifications!