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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Sweating And Dizziness?

I'm a smoker, when I wake up in the morning I go smoke a cigarette. 3 times in the last 2 months I've done my morning ritual and gone to use the bathroom, in the short 20 feet to the bathroom I get dizzy, my vision goes in and out, I can still breath but only quick short breaths, I sweat profusely and I feel sick to my stomach. It only lasts about 5 minutes, but today was the worst episode I've had. I was walking to the bathroom and next thing I knew I was laying on the hallway floor in front of the bathroom.
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since you are active smoker, we should definitely rule out cardiac disease (coronary artery disease - CAD) in your case.
Your all symptoms are characteristic of CAD.
So consult cardiologist immediately and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test.
Quit smoking as soon as possible.
You will need cardiac supportive drugs.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Sweating And Dizziness?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Since you are active smoker, we should definitely rule out cardiac disease (coronary artery disease - CAD) in your case. Your all symptoms are characteristic of CAD. So consult cardiologist immediately and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test. Quit smoking as soon as possible. You will need cardiac supportive drugs. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.