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What Causes SOB, Heart Palpitations And Low Sodium Levels?

my daughter has seen a lung doctor for almost a year he has done many test why she is experiencing shortness of breath not only with exercise but at rest as well, she also experience a rapid heart rate, which she see s a heart doctor for that. The heart doc. put her on verapamil and flouricordisone so she can absorb sodium due to her low sodium levels. Her lung doctor does know she has inflamed airway, she was put on many different inhalers, none of them worked, the test from her broncolscopy are coming back as normal we are stuck on what to do next
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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding her cardiac symptoms, they seem to be related to orthostatic intolerance. That is why her doctor has prescribed verapamil and fluorohydrocortisone.

Regarding her shortness of breath I would like to know the results of her respiratory function tests. If it is inflammation in the lungs, it may be asthma. Steroids (inhalation or tablets), coupled with beta simulators (salbutamol, salmeterol) inhalators may be helpful!

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes SOB, Heart Palpitations And Low Sodium Levels?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding her cardiac symptoms, they seem to be related to orthostatic intolerance. That is why her doctor has prescribed verapamil and fluorohydrocortisone. Regarding her shortness of breath I would like to know the results of her respiratory function tests. If it is inflammation in the lungs, it may be asthma. Steroids (inhalation or tablets), coupled with beta simulators (salbutamol, salmeterol) inhalators may be helpful! Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri