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What Causes Severe Breathing Trouble While On Diltiazem?
Question: I'm an 85 year old male taking 120 mg of diltiazem twice a day and have developed breathing problems. What are your thoughts
Brief Answer:
Can be either respiratory or heart problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Breathing problems could developed both from lung and heart diseases.
If you have cough and/or temperature, it may indicate lung problems.
If you have dispnea during physical activities, it can be a heart problem, but in this case a lung problem is also possible.
You need to see a doctor to undergo examinations to find out what causes your complaints.
Hope this was helpful
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
Can be either respiratory or heart problem
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,
Breathing problems could developed both from lung and heart diseases.
If you have cough and/or temperature, it may indicate lung problems.
If you have dispnea during physical activities, it can be a heart problem, but in this case a lung problem is also possible.
You need to see a doctor to undergo examinations to find out what causes your complaints.
Hope this was helpful
Wishing you good health
In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask
Regards,
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