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What Causes Severe Cough, Shortness Of Breath And Swelling In The Ankle?
Question: Thought I just had a lung infection, i have shortness of breath when I move around I can't breathe I cough periodically but it's more like a suffocating cough. I did take a five day anabiotic and albuterol inhaler. And today I noticed my ankles are swollen
Brief Answer:
You could be suffering from astma/COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
From your description you seem to be suffering from bronchial asthma/COPD.
Along with albuterol inhaler you take symbicort inhaler also- 2 puffs twice a day. Also take a tablet of montair lc daily. Avoid dust/smoke and very cold temperatres. If you are a smoker, you should stay away from it.
The ankle swelling seems to be unrelated to your cough and breathing difficulty.
It could be due to a particular BP medicine if you are taking that or it could be due to some orthopedic cause. You may consult a orthopedic surgeon for it.
You could be suffering from astma/COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Dear,
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
From your description you seem to be suffering from bronchial asthma/COPD.
Along with albuterol inhaler you take symbicort inhaler also- 2 puffs twice a day. Also take a tablet of montair lc daily. Avoid dust/smoke and very cold temperatres. If you are a smoker, you should stay away from it.
The ankle swelling seems to be unrelated to your cough and breathing difficulty.
It could be due to a particular BP medicine if you are taking that or it could be due to some orthopedic cause. You may consult a orthopedic surgeon for it.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Why would my ankles areretaining water .. do you think it retsining in my lungs and heart?
Brief Answer:
You need to consult a cardiologist to rule out any heart ailment.
Detailed Answer:
As per your description and the treatment taken, your symptoms look more like pertaining to lungs though these symptoms can be there in a heart patient also. You have not mentioned if you are suffering from any heart ailment.
I suggest you consult your PCP or a cardiologist for a detail evaluation. You may have to undergo chest x Ray, spirometry and a echo test done to rule out heart involvement.
You need to consult a cardiologist to rule out any heart ailment.
Detailed Answer:
As per your description and the treatment taken, your symptoms look more like pertaining to lungs though these symptoms can be there in a heart patient also. You have not mentioned if you are suffering from any heart ailment.
I suggest you consult your PCP or a cardiologist for a detail evaluation. You may have to undergo chest x Ray, spirometry and a echo test done to rule out heart involvement.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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