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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Shortness Of Breath
Recently I am frequently short of breath and very anxious. I have to go outside in cool air or turn on fans/air conditioner to relax. I also cannot take a hot bath or shower without feeling like Im having a panic attack or smothering to death and my heart feels like it is racing but when counted usually 80-86 bpm
Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
2. Chest x ray to rule out pulmonary cause.
3. CBC to rule out anaemia as a cause.
4. S.TSH to rule out thyroid related problems as a cause.
If all of the above are normal than most probably your symptoms are related to anxiety only.
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Be relax and keep calm. Avoid tension.
Consult psychiatrist for counselling sessions. And start anxiolytics.
In my opinion you should get done
1. ECG to rule out cardiac cause.
2. Chest x ray to rule out pulmonary cause.
3. CBC to rule out anaemia as a cause.
4. S.TSH to rule out thyroid related problems as a cause.
If all of the above are normal than most probably your symptoms are related to anxiety only.
So avoid stress and anxiety.
Be relax and keep calm. Avoid tension.
Consult psychiatrist for counselling sessions. And start anxiolytics.
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