How to manage breathlessness?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been experiencing breathlessness when climbing stairs. I underwent angiography two years ago, and the cardiologist indicated that there were no issues except for sluggish blood flow. He recommended Aspirin for two months, but the problem persists.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

For your breathlessness when climbing stairs, I suggest you undergo a pulmonary function test (PFT) to evaluate lung function, as this type of issue may sometimes be related to a lung problem.

Thanks and regards.

Answer 2

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I have reviewed your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Are you overweight? If so, I recommend reducing your weight to achieve a BMI (body mass index) of around 24, as this may help alleviate your breathlessness. Your pulmonary function test (PFT) results are normal, indicating that there are no lung problems. You have a vitamin D deficiency and mild anemia, so please seek treatment for those conditions.

Thanks and regards.