Suggest Treatment For Breathlessness And Tightness In Chest

Posted on Fri, 20 May 2016

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Fri, 20 May 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi,

Am 33 years old male, no smoking, no alcohol, vegeterian. I get chest tightness and breathless while climbing stairs. I have had TMT and ECHO done and both of the results didn't show any problems. As problems persisted, I consulted a cardiologist and got a coronary CT angiogram done as well. It showed that calcium score is 0 and none of the arteries are blocked. I dont understand what is the problem with my heart. Can you please clarify

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lung function evaluation

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

If I were you, I would get a lung function test as well to assess my lung capacity. If the problem is only during stairs you should compare with a healthy person of your age and gender who also climb the stairs.
few people have smaller lung capacity and would not be able to do the stairs as others.
I suggest the next thing is to get the lung evaluation by Pulmonologist.

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