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What Causes Pain In Left Side Of Chest And Shortness Of Breath?
Ive been having a pain in my left chest for the past 2 years ive gone to the doctor and they cant find whats wrong with it. While i was in mexico they heard a wierd sound but here they never heard it. Im scared it might be my heart because i get shortness or breath, and also i have recently been told i have asma. The pain feels like if somebody is stabbing me from the inside i cant feel in on the outside but i know its deep inside my left chest. It hurts at anytime. When im running,sitting,or doing nothing. It hurts for about a few minutes and it goes away on it own. When its hurting and i breath out it hurts more. I have an appointment with the cardiologist soon but they dont know when yet.
Thu, 30 Nov 2017
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Uncontrolled asthma can also cause similar kind of pain with breathlessness.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need longer acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for better control of asthma.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Uncontrolled asthma can also cause similar kind of pain with breathlessness.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need longer acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for better control of asthma.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Uncontrolled asthma can also cause similar kind of pain with breathlessness.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need longer acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for better control of asthma.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely rule out cardiac cause for your left sided chest pain.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Uncontrolled asthma can also cause similar kind of pain with breathlessness.
So better to consult pulmonologist and get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test).
PFT will tell you about severity of the disease and treatment is based on severity only.
You may need longer acting bronchodilators (formoterol or salmeterol) and inhaled corticosteroid (ICS) (budesonide or fluticasone) for better control of asthma.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
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