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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing?

Hi there the past few months I have been gettingan increasing leg pain, throughout both legs. As it has progressed I find little random pains in my both, particularly my forarms and too my legs. I am now, and have been for the past few days having trouble breathing, I find myself trying togasp for air frequently. I am finding that Ihave to rely on breathing through my nose, lightly. Anything? Thanks very much.
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Hello and thank you for asking in HCM

I can understand your concern.
If i were your doctor i will do some tests to exclude some lung diseases as follows :
Blood count
D Dimer
CRP
Chest X Ray
Ultrasound of low extremities bilateral
ANA,ANCA
EKG,TROPONIN CK-MB
Cardiac ultrasound if needed

If D Dimer comes positive the next step would be Chest CT with contrast for pulmonary embolism and the pulmonologist will take care of you
If ANA or ANCA is positive than you should see a rheumatologist who should advice you further or if would be a cardiac problem the cardiologist you should see .

I wish you a good health
Thank you
Dr Jolanda
Pulmonologist
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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing?

Hello and thank you for asking in HCM I can understand your concern. If i were your doctor i will do some tests to exclude some lung diseases as follows : Blood count D Dimer CRP Chest X Ray Ultrasound of low extremities bilateral ANA,ANCA EKG,TROPONIN CK-MB Cardiac ultrasound if needed If D Dimer comes positive the next step would be Chest CT with contrast for pulmonary embolism and the pulmonologist will take care of you If ANA or ANCA is positive than you should see a rheumatologist who should advice you further or if would be a cardiac problem the cardiologist you should see . I wish you a good health Thank you Dr Jolanda Pulmonologist