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How Can Shortness Of Breath And Excessive Sweating Be Treated?
I am 59 years old, overweight, but in relatively good health. Over the past week, I have had shortness of breath (it feels as though there is pressure under my sternum) which my inhaler is not helping. In addition, I am sweating copiously, and am beginning to notice wooziness.
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Hi...
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of shortness of breath and more sweating that may be because of asthma, heart attack or lung infection or lesion like pneumonia, pnemothorax or other reasons.
Consult a doctor for clinical examination and investigation.
Respiratory auscaltation is helpful for further diagnosis.
Treat underling cause.
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
You have problem of shortness of breath and more sweating that may be because of asthma, heart attack or lung infection or lesion like pneumonia, pnemothorax or other reasons.
Consult a doctor for clinical examination and investigation.
Respiratory auscaltation is helpful for further diagnosis.
Treat underling cause.
I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
Dr Rachana.
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